Around Bloomfield: Election Results + ICE Escape + Electricity Bills

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Election:

NJ Governor Primary Election: See Results For Democrat, Republican Races

Bloomfield Primary Election: See Results For Council, Mayor (UPDATED)

NJ Democrats Rally Behind Mikie Sherrill After Primary Election

Landslide Primary Election Win For Jack Ciattarelli In Essex County

Mayor’s Strong Showing In Primary Gives NJ Progressives Hope: ‘This Isn’t The End’

NJ-27 Primary Election Results: Bagolie, Collazos-Gill Win Democrat Race: AP

NJ-28 Primary Results: Tucker, Onyema Win Democrat Race: AP

NJ-34 Primary Election: Morales, Venezia Win Democrat Race: AP

Government/Politics:

‘Chaos’ Breaks Out At ICE Prison In NJ, Officials Demand Answers

NJ Congresswoman Indicted After Scuffle At ICE Detention Center

'Proud Sanctuary City' In Essex County Reports ICE Arrest

‘Possible ICE Activity’ Prompts Statement From Mayor In North Jersey

NJ Senator Fights ‘Exploitative’ Electricity Hikes With New Proposed Laws

Veterans, Military Families March In The Oranges Against Federal Budget Cuts

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Trump Attends UFC Fight In New Jersey As ICE Protests Erupt In California

New Power Plant In Essex County Gets OK From Sewerage Commission

AI Data Centers Are Sapping Power In NJ – And Driving Up Your Electric Bill: Report

$4M Project To Replace ‘Deficient’ Bridge In Essex County Crosses Finish Line

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