Governor Chris Christie’s controversial NJ special election moves ahead after new court backing
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NJ Special Election Challenged on Legality of Decision
Governor Chris Christie sparked political firestorm but decision on NJ special election challenged
Legal Fight Rages Behind NJ Special Election
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ignited storm with politics behind NJ special election decision
New Jersey Politics in Flux Ahead of Vote
Longtime Senator’s unexpected death and coming vote bring change as New Jersey politics in flux
National Popular Vote Could Come Soon
A new proposal led by a coalition of states aims to see that a national popular vote could come soon without the help of Congress thanks to Constitution.
Voters Agree NJ Special Election Costly and Political
Critics say NJ special election costly and Governor Christie playing politics with election system
NY Governor Proposes More Election Reform
NY Governor calls for election reform and lowering barriers to independent candidates
How Religious Groups Seek Influence in Elections
Catholic groups, Hasidic Jews, and other religious groups seek influence by investing in intense lobbying of multiple governments across country
Is Christie’s Call for NJ Special Election Legal?
Major political upheaval and NJ Special Election legal battle follows death of Senator and replacement plans
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Enters New Jersey Politics
Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg Enters New Jersey Politics and throws support to Democratic New Jersey Senate candidate Cory Booker in political first