Election

Local residents, organized by SOMA Action, protested due to “growing concerns over authoritarian threats to civil liberties and social programs.”

“I think we need the [Democratic] party,” said Collum, “but it can’t be the same party that it’s always been, because that party didn’t deliver in the last election and it’s going to continue to lose people unless it reimagines how it brings people into the party.”

Although South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum’s name will not be on the June 10 primary ballot, she will be campaigning alongside Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop in his bid to win the NJ Governor’s race.

Jane Collins-Colding, an entrepreneur and mother of 5, applied for and received the endorsement of the Maplewood Democratic Committee. Max Kravitz, CHS Class of 2023, is running without that endorsement.

The South Orange Village Council will introduce a resolution to appoint Schnall at its next meeting on April 14, 2025, which will also be Karen Hilton’s final meeting as a council member.

“I’m honored to have the endorsement of the Maplewood Democratic Committee. I’m looking forward to talking to more members of our community and earning their support.” — Jane Collins-Colding

Collins-Colding is running for the seat on the Maplewood Township Committee being vacated by Deborah Engel. The primary is on June 10.

On March 6, 2025, the Maplewood Democratic Committee passed a resolution reaffirming its support…

The MDC will host a ‘Meet the Candidate Seeking Endorsement’ event featuring Jane Collins-Colding on March 10 at 7 p.m. in-person at the Maplewood Senior Center, 106 Burnet Ave, and via zoom. Collins-Colding is seeking a seat on the Maplewood Township Committee.

The four other members of the Maplewood Township Committee, including Mayor Nancy Adams, have endorsed U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, as have more than 100 other Democratic elected leaders in the 11th Congressional district.