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Candidates for first contested County Commissioner primary election in 10 years talk party diversity, U. relations

Candidates for first contested County Commissioner primary election in 10 years talk party diversity, U. relations

Teresa Chen and Oliver Wu
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Five candidates running for two Mercer County commissioner seats outlined competing views on government transparency, political representation, data center development, and the county’s relationship with Princeton ahead of the June 2 primary and Nov. 3 general election.

Five candidates running for two Mercer County commissioner seats outlined competing views on government transparency, political representation, data center development, and the county’s relationship with Princeton ahead of the June 2 primary and Nov. 3 general election.

Princeton employees donate to Altman, Cohen, Wang in N.J.-12 race

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Princeton employees donate to Altman, Cohen, Wang in N.J.-12 race

Ryan Buschman

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

NEWS | April 27

Porchfest canceled for first time since 2022 inauguration due to inclement weather

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Porchfest canceled for first time since 2022 inauguration due to inclement weather

Luke Grippo

The event was set to run Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., featuring live bands playing on porches across town and local vendors such as Small World. According to Fiona Clark, marketing and PR associate for the Arts Council of Princeton, organizers will meet early next week to discuss rescheduling the event.

The event was set to run Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., featuring live bands playing on porches across town and local vendors such as Small World. According to Fiona Clark, marketing and PR associate for the Arts Council of Princeton, organizers will meet early next week to discuss rescheduling the event.

NEWS | April 24

Princeton Council candidates discuss platforms, U. relations

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Princeton Council candidates discuss platforms, U. relations

Teresa Chen and Oliver Wu

Two seats on the Princeton Council are up for grabs this fall, with four Democrats and one Republican running. The Democrats spoke with The Daily Princetonian to discuss their platforms ahead of the primary on June 2.

Two seats on the Princeton Council are up for grabs this fall, with four Democrats and one Republican running. The Democrats spoke with The Daily Princetonian to discuss their platforms ahead of the primary on June 2.

NEWS | April 23

Rising health insurance costs strain local government budgets in New Jersey

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Rising health insurance costs strain local government budgets in New Jersey

Elizabeth Hu

New Jersey’s public health benefit plans are entering a “death spiral” as rising medical costs and expensive prescription drugs are forcing many local government entities to exit the system in search of more sustainable private alternatives.

New Jersey’s public health benefit plans are entering a “death spiral” as rising medical costs and expensive prescription drugs are forcing many local government entities to exit the system in search of more sustainable private alternatives.

NEWS | April 22

Gregg Mele, lone Republican running to represent N.J.–12, discusses ICE, ‘parental rights’

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Gregg Mele, lone Republican running to represent N.J.–12, discusses ICE, ‘parental rights’

Emily Murphy

Gregg Mele, a New Jersey lawyer and professor with a background in finance, is running uncontested for the Republican nomination in the congressional election for Princeton’s district.

Gregg Mele, a New Jersey lawyer and professor with a background in finance, is running uncontested for the Republican nomination in the congressional election for Princeton’s district.

NEWS | April 22
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Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick and OBGYN, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

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Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick and OBGYN, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Emily Murphy

OBGYN Brad Cohen has served as East Brunswick mayor since 2017 after years on the Board of Education, bringing a background in healthcare and municipal leadership to his congressional run. He supports continued U.S. aid to Israel, emphasizes protecting abortion access, and advocates addressing affordability and immigration reform.

OBGYN Brad Cohen has served as East Brunswick mayor since 2017 after years on the Board of Education, bringing a background in healthcare and municipal leadership to his congressional run. He supports continued U.S. aid to Israel, emphasizes protecting abortion access, and advocates addressing affordability and immigration reform.

NEWS | April 16

Princeton Council shifts on special event regulations amid community backlash

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Princeton Council shifts on special event regulations amid community backlash

Giselle Moreno

The Princeton Council is revising proposed special event regulations after community backlash over concerns that they could restrict public gatherings and protests. Officials say they aim to streamline rules while protecting free speech.

The Princeton Council is revising proposed special event regulations after community backlash over concerns that they could restrict public gatherings and protests. Officials say they aim to streamline rules while protecting free speech.

NEWS | April 15

‘A post-America world’: Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. must build resilience

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‘A post-America world’: Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. must build resilience

Toby Chang

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) spoke at the School of Public and International Affairs’ Dean’s Leadership Series Tuesday afternoon, warning that a “post-America world” is emerging. Amid a turbulent global landscape, Kim emphasized national security and innovation as priorities for the U.S. going forward.

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) spoke at the School of Public and International Affairs’ Dean’s Leadership Series Tuesday afternoon, warning that a “post-America world” is emerging. Amid a turbulent global landscape, Kim emphasized national security and innovation as priorities for the U.S. going forward.

NEWS | April 8

N.J. Governor to move to Princeton mansion with ties to the U.

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N.J. Governor to move to Princeton mansion with ties to the U.

Luke Grippo

Governor of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill will be moving to Drumthwacket Mansion in Princeton. She will be the first governor in 22 years to reside in the mansion and is expected to change her voter registration to Princeton.

Governor of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill will be moving to Drumthwacket Mansion in Princeton. She will be the first governor in 22 years to reside in the mansion and is expected to change her voter registration to Princeton.

NEWS | April 4

Altman candidacy survives scare, faces controversy after hundreds of signatures invalidated

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Altman candidacy survives scare, faces controversy after hundreds of signatures invalidated

Oliver Wu

After a contentious two-day hearing in administrative court, Sue Altman appeared to have enough valid signatures to remain on the Democratic primary ballot in the 12th congressional district. The court’s decision, pending final approval, comes amid a call for her to withdraw from the race and clashes between campaigns over alleged voter disenfranchisement and the handling of petition signatures.

After a contentious two-day hearing in administrative court, Sue Altman appeared to have enough valid signatures to remain on the Democratic primary ballot in the 12th congressional district. The court’s decision, pending final approval, comes amid a call for her to withdraw from the race and clashes between campaigns over alleged voter disenfranchisement and the handling of petition signatures.

NEWS | March 31

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