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New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Intensifies Amid Controversy

10/15/2025

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Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli

The New Jersey gubernatorial race between Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D.N.J.) and Jack Ciattarelli (R.N.J.) to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy is heating up as early voting approaches.
Oct. 14 is the last day to register.
Early voting runs Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.
The candidates debated property taxes and military records.
In Marlboro Township, a school board race faces turmoil over threatening texts targeting Danielle Bellomo, prompting a police investigation.

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Amber Stabbing Incident

On October 14, 2025, a woman discovered a disturbing note and explicit photo on her car after dining at the Black River Barn Restaurant, prompting a police investigation.
In Kearny, Amber Thompson faced charges for stabbing another shopper during a dispute over a long checkout line at Marshalls.
The U.S. Naval Academy confirmed the death of 20-year-old midshipman Kyle Philbert James, with circumstances currently under investigation.
In Marlboro, explosive text messages targeting school board member Danielle Bellomo led to the resignations of candidates Scott Semaya and Melissa Goldberg amid escalating tensions in the local election.

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Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli

The New Jersey gubernatorial race between Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D.N.J.) and Jack Ciattarelli (R.N.J.) to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy is heating up as early voting approaches.
Oct. 14 is the last day to register.
Early voting runs Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.
The candidates debated property taxes and military records.
In Marlboro Township, a school board race faces turmoil over threatening texts targeting Danielle Bellomo, prompting a police investigation.

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