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10 stories · 95% range 47–53 · updated Sep 24, 2026
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| April 2026 | 7 | 3,898 |
| May 2026 | 0 | none collected |
| June 2026 | 0 | none collected |
| July 2026 | 0 | none collected |
| August 2026 | 0 | 1 (collection gap) |
| September 2026 | 3 | 1,320 |
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- Healthcare5
50% of 10 stories · 8% across all outlets
- Voting Rights5
50% of 10 stories · 19% across all outlets
- Economy4
40% of 10 stories · 26% across all outlets
- Budget/Spending3
30% of 10 stories · 31% across all outlets
- Infrastructure2
20% of 10 stories · 8% across all outlets
- Criminal Justice1
10% of 10 stories · 19% across all outlets
- Environment/Climate1
10% of 10 stories · 5% across all outlets
- Foreign Policy1
10% of 10 stories · 29% across all outlets
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Party of the officials these stories are mainly about, across all 11 officials named. A story counts once for each official it is mainly about, so the split is over 14 story–official pairs, from 10 stories.
- Democrat50% · 7 pairs
- Party not recorded36% · 5 pairs
- Republican14% · 2 pairs
Most covered
Stories mainly about each official, and their share of the source’s 10 stories.
- 1Mikie SherrillD4 stories · 40%
- 2Analilia Mejia–1 story · 10%
- 3Brian FitzpatrickR1 story · 10%
- 4Christopher SmithR1 story · 10%
- 5Cory BookerD1 story · 10%
- 6Joe Hathaway–1 story · 10%
- 7Joseph MorelleD1 story · 10%
- 8Mary ScanlonD1 story · 10%
- 9Rachel Peace–1 story · 10%
- 10Ramon Mora–1 story · 10%
+ 1 other official (1 story–official pair)
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- Good Look
- 0 (0%)
- Mixed
- 6 (60%)
- Informational
- 3 (30%)
- Bad Look
- 1 (10%)
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New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 2nd Congressional District race
Two challengers — Democrat Zack Mullock and independent candidate Ramon Mora Jr. — aim to block a fifth term for Republican Jeff Van Drew.
New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 2nd Congressional District race
Two challengers — Democrat Zack Mullock and independent candidate Ramon Mora Jr. — aim to block a fifth term for Republican Jeff Van Drew.
New Jersey election 2026: Your 4th Congressional District voter guide
In the 2026 midterm elections, New Jersey voters will decide who will serve as U.S. senator for the next six years. U.S. House of Representatives seats are also on the ballot. Here's everything voters need to know about the race for the 4th Congressional District seat, which represents parts of Mon
New Jersey election 2026: Your 4th Congressional District voter guide
In the 2026 midterm elections, New Jersey voters will decide who will serve as U.S. senator for the next six years. U.S. House of Representatives seats are also on the ballot. Here's everything voters need to know about the race for the 4th Congressional District seat, which represents parts of Mon
Pa. Democrats hold 'shadow hearing' to discuss election integrity
The hearing also focused on Democratic concerns about the administration's efforts to require proof of citizenship for voting and dispatching ICE to polling locations. What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Democratic
Pa. Democrats hold 'shadow hearing' to discuss election integrity
The hearing also focused on Democratic concerns about the administration's efforts to require proof of citizenship for voting and dispatching ICE to polling locations. What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Democratic
New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker
What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. New Jersey voters will cast their ballots in the June 2 primary election, to determine the Democratic and Republican candidates who will face off in the November election this fall. What does a U.S. senator do? The U.S. Senate plays a crucial role in the American political system, with it and the House of Representatives serving as the legislative branch of government that passes and deliberates on federal laws. The branch controls taxes and budget spending, regulates interstate and foreign commerce, and can declare war. Senators are elected to six-year terms. New Jersey’s other senator, Democrat Andy Kim, was elected in 2024 after former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez resigned following his federal conviction on bribery charges. Cory Booker Democrat Cory Booker grew up in North Jersey and graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan. He received his undergraduate and master’s degree from Stanford University where he played varsity football, volunteered for the campus peer counseling center, and wrote for the student newspaper. Booker was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship and studied at Oxford University before graduating from Yale Law School in 1997. Booker then moved to Newark where he launched a nonprofit organization to provide legal services for low-income residents. In 1998, he was elected to the Newark City Council and then served as the city’s mayor from 2006 until 2013, when he won a special election for the Senate seat left vacant following the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg. Booker was reelected the following year in the general election, and was also victorious in the 2020 general election, defeating Republican Rikin Mehta. In the Senate, Booker serves on the Judiciary Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Small Business Committee. He has worked to protect health care and the environment, improve what he describes as the broken criminal justice system, and supported efforts to expand education and support for veterans. Booker has frequently criticized the policies of the Trump administration, and last year, he made the longest speech in the history of the Senate, clocking in at 25 hours and five minutes. Earlier this year he took a strong stand against the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to house a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Roxbury Township. He has also protested the Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts and actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. Booker mounted a campaign to win the Democratic nomination for president in 2019, but withdrew early in 2020, citing a lack of money needed to continue. He is considered a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate and has introduced legislation to significantly expand the standard tax deduction for singles and married couples, which would effectively lower taxes on low- and middle-income wage earners. Booker faces no primary opposition. The four candidates who previously announced their intention to run in the primary election against Booker — Chris Fields, a community organizer; Alex Hammerli, a podcaster and actor; community activist Lisa McCormick and Saxon Callahan, who did not have an online website — either withdrew or were disqualified because they did not collect the necessary 2,500 signatures from registered voters of their party.
Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election. Here’s why it matters
What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia has defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and independent Alan Bond in Thursday’s special election to fill New Jersey’s 11th Congressional seat, which was vacated by Mikie Sherrill last November, after she was elected governor. With 16% of the ballots tabulated, the Associated Press projected Mejia the winner at 8:07 p.m., Thursday night. The 11th Congressional District includes portions of Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. Mejia, the former head of the NJ Working Families Alliance, defeated 10 other candidates in the Democratic primary election in February, including former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski and Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way. She was initially backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. But after an upset primary win over Malinowski, Mejia emerged as the Democratic candidate and won the support of her fellow New Jersey Sens. Cory Booker and Andy Kim, as well as Sherrill, who campaigned for Mejia in her home district last weekend. Hathaway was endorsed by political and community leaders in the district, close to two dozen Republican state legislators, mayors, council members and the Morris County sheriff. The 11th District race was considered a bellwether for the upcoming November midterm elections because it features a mix of suburban and urban areas with diverse voters, making it a good gauge of national trends. Some political observers believe the contest could signal who might control Congress and how voters feel about current issues.
Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election. Here’s why it matters
What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia has defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and independent Alan Bond in Thursday’s special election to fill New Jersey’s 11th Congressional seat, which was vacated by Mikie Sherrill last November, after she was elected governor. With 16% of the ballots tabulated, the Associated Press projected Mejia the winner at 8:07 p.m., Thursday night. The 11th Congressional District includes portions of Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. Mejia, the former head of the NJ Working Families Alliance, defeated 10 other candidates in the Democratic primary election in February, including former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski and Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way. She was initially backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. But after an upset primary win over Malinowski, Mejia emerged as the Democratic candidate and won the support of her fellow New Jersey Sens. Cory Booker and Andy Kim, as well as Sherrill, who campaigned for Mejia in her home district last weekend. Hathaway was endorsed by political and community leaders in the district, close to two dozen Republican state legislators, mayors, council members and the Morris County sheriff. The 11th District race was considered a bellwether for the upcoming November midterm elections because it features a mix of suburban and urban areas with diverse voters, making it a good gauge of national trends. Some political observers believe the contest could signal who might control Congress and how voters feel about current issues.
What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional election
Residents of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District will have a representative in Congress for the first time this year after a special election on Thursday to fill the U.S. House seat most recently held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill. A Democratic victory in the Democratic-leaning district would further narrow the slim majority Republicans hold in the chamber. The major party nominees to replace Sherrill are Democrat Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer and former Labor Department official, and Republican Joe Hathaway, a member of the Randolph Township Council. Mejia, who had the early backing of progressive stalwarts U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, narrowly won the Feb. 5 Democratic special primary against a crowded field that included former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski and former Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way. Malinowski was attempting a comeback after losing a neighboring House seat in 2022. Hathaway ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. The ongoing Israel-Hamas War and support for Israel has been a major issue in the campaign. A super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent more than $2.3 million to defeat Malinowski, who had questioned providing unconditional aid to the Israeli government. During a primary campaign forum, Mejia was the only candidate to indicate she believes Israel committed genocide in Gaza. She has also called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal. Hathaway has said the U.S. should stand “ in lockstep ” with Israel and opposes putting conditions on aid to an ally. Mejia had raised about $1.1 million for the special primary and special election and had about $374,000 in her campaign account as of March 27. Hathaway had raised about $525,000 for his campaign and had about $109,000 in the bank. Democrats have held an advantage in general elections in the district. Sherrill won reelection in 2024 with about 57% of the vote, while Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris carried the district with 53% at the top of the ballot. More than half of the district’s 588 precincts are in Morris County, with about 39% in Essex County and 9% in Passaic County. The district’s portion of Essex County is heavily Democratic: Harris carried the area with 64% in 2024. President Donald Trump narrowly won the district’s share of Morris County by about one percentage point. He carried the district’s small portion of Passaic County with about 57% of its vote. The Associated Press does not make projections and will declare a winner only when it’s determined there is no scenario that would allow the trailing candidates to close the gap. If a race has not been called, the AP will continue to cover any newsworthy developments, such as candidate concessions or declarations of victory. In doing so, the AP will make clear that it has not yet declared a winner and explain why. New Jersey does not have automatic recounts, but candidates and voters may request and pay for them, with the cost refunded if the outcome changes. The AP may declare a winner in a race that is subject to a recount if it can determine the lead is too large for a recount or legal challenge to change the outcome.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill orders NJ Transit to improve the rider experience. What can realistically happen, and when?
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. NJ Transit has until early May to deliver a plan to improve the rider experience under an executive order Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed on March 23. And the agency has until June 22 to show results. The order mandates cleaner stations and bus stops, greater accessibility to NJ Transit-owned properties, and improved public safety. The order also directs the agency to improve the digital experience for riders “with focus on the usability and reliability of real-time tracking features on the NJT website and mobile app.” From January to February of this year, data from the New Jersey Transit Police Department shows that the total number of crimes committed systemwide increased about 13%. While data from 2025 has not been finalized yet, crime statistics from 2022 to 2024 show a gradual decline in overall reported major crimes on buses and trains, and in train stations. New Jerseyans deserve a clean, safe and accessible system that is reliable, Sherrill said during a press conference in Secaucus. “We are listening to riders, holding ourselves accountable and making the improvements necessary to ensure that rail and bus transit work better for everyone who uses it,” she said. A troubled history Commuters have complained for years about late buses and trains, rude NJ Transit employees and poor communication. Seven years ago, former Gov. Phil Murphy said he would fix NJ Transit even “if it kills me.” Kevin Corbett, who was the CEO and president of NJ Transit when Murphy made that promise, said a lot of progress has been made, but more needs to be done. Now a senior fellow of transportation studies at the Rutgers School of Engineering, Corbett said Sherrill’s military background puts her in a good position to raise the standard for the average NJ Transit commuter. He said her order lays out a vision and starts a process, while proposing improvements that commuters would notice by the summer. “You can certainly get more police presence, more ambassadors on platforms, cleanliness and public safety. That’s just giving more resources so they can have more people … to do that sort of work,” Corbett said.
Pa. election 2026: Meet Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli, the Democrats fighting to unseat Brian Fitzpatrick in Congress
Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli are facing off in the May 19 Democratic primary in a bid to unseat Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick in November and represent Pennsylvania’s first congressional district. Fitzpatrick, who often touts a commitment to bipartisanship, is running unopposed in the Republican primary. He was first elected to the U.S. Congress in 2016, to represent the eighth congressional district. After the state’s congressional districts were redrawn in 2018, Fitzpatrick was reelected to represent what is now the 1st congressional district. In 2018, Scott Wallace came the closest of any Democratic candidate to unseating Fitzpatrick, capturing 48.7% of the vote. Ashley Ehasz was the Democratic candidate challenging Fitzpatrick in both 2022 and 2024, and was defeated both times. This fall, Democrats are aiming to flip this and three other seats in Pennsylvania to take control of the House. Only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic primary on May 19. Polls will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day to register to vote is May 4, and the deadline to request a mail ballot is May 12. Bucks County’s 1st Congressional District: What to know about the U.S. House seat The district encompasses Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County. Every member of the U.S. House of Representatives is elected to a two-year term, and the number of representatives in each state is proportional to the state’s population. Legislators in the House introduce and vote on legislation, serve on committees, represent their districts and provide oversight to the executive branch, among other duties. Who is Bob Harvie? Currently the vice chair of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, Bob Harvie launched his congressional campaign a year ago. Born in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, Harvie spent more than two decades as a high school social studies teacher before jumping into politics, first as a member of the planning commission and then as a supervisor in Falls Township. In 2019, he and Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia won seats on the county board of commissioners, giving it a Democratic majority for the first time in nearly 40 years. At a town hall in Horsham in July 2025, Harvie challenged Fitzpatrick’s bipartisanship claims and touted his own record of working across the aisle as commissioner in a county that Trump narrowly carried in the 2024 elections. “I’m committed to working for the people of this district, whether they vote for me or not,” Harvie told WHYY News at the forum last summer. “My job is to try and make their lives better. My job is to try and make sure they have a chance to achieve the American dream and to rebuild the middle-class and the working-class in this country, because right now they’re angry that they’re being left behind.” What are Bob Harvie’s priorities? Harvie is focused on pocketbook and affordability issues, per his campaign website, including raising the federal minimum wage, supporting union workers, repealing the Trump administration’s tariffs, boosting small businesses and codifying tax relief for the middle class. Other priorities include: Improving roads, infrastructure Addressing the housing shortage crisis Investing more in education, from early childhood through career training and college Expanding affordable health care Campaign finance reform Public safety, including increasing funding for local law enforcement and restoring cybersecurity funding at the national level Increased support for veterans Who has endorsed Bob Harvie? Much of the Democratic establishment endorsed Harvie before the March 10 deadline to get on the ballot, a move some Democratic candidates criticized. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, chair of the Bucks County Democratic Committee, which has endorsed Harvie, told WHYY News last year that Harvie has “a real chance to win.” “A Democratic majority in the U.S. House runs through the 1st District, and I think that is a compelling reason that many voters will have in voting for Bob,” he said. In addition to the Bucks County Democratic Committee, Harvie’s endorsements include: The Montgomery County Democratic Committee U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Former U.S. Rep Matt Cartwright Bucks County Democratic Chair Sen. Steve Santarsiero Montgomery County Democratic Chair Jason Salus Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia Montgomery County Commissioners Neil Makihja and Jamila Winder Bucks District Attorney Joe Khan Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny Transport Workers Union Local 234 Voter Protection Project Every Democratic member of the state Senate and state House delegation representing PA-01
New Jersey lifts de-facto moratorium on new nuclear facilities in effort to tackle affordability crisis
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation Wednesday lifting the state’s 40-year de-facto moratorium on new nuclear power plants, citing the shrinking gap between supply and demand that has led to skyrocketing electricity bills for consumers. The legislation passed in the General Assembly by a large majority on March 23, and amended the Coastal Area Facility and Review Act. The act had prohibited the state’s Department of Environmental Protection from issuing new permits for nuclear power plants unless the federal government established a permanent nuclear radioactive waste disposal site. “For costs to come down, we need more energy supply,” Sherrill said in a statement. “New Jersey is well-positioned to be a leader in next-generation nuclear energy to help bring that supply, and we are open for business.” Sherrill said more power plants are needed to bring electricity prices down. She called the former permit requirements “an outdated standard that cannot be met.” In a release, the governor’s office said permits for new nuclear reactors will be “based on safe, [Nuclear Regulatory Commission] compliant waste storage” that has a “100 percent effective safety record in the U.S.” “I … am excited that we are moving closer to building more nuclear generation in our State because it has proven to be a stable and reliable carbon neutral energy source that will help us bridge the gap between what we generate and use,” said Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, D-Hamilton, one of the bill’s sponsors, in a statement.