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lottery1 year ago

"$1.13 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Won in New Jersey"

A $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot was won in New Jersey's Monmouth County, with the winner's identity yet to be revealed. The New Jersey Lottery has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday to provide more details. The jackpot had been growing since December and had reached an estimated $1.13 billion before the win. The game is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the jackpot has now reset to $20 million.

politics1 year ago

"Murphy Rejects Monmouth Democrats' Shared Line Deal as Andy Kim Gains Momentum in NJ Senate Race"

Monmouth County Democratic leaders offered U.S. Senate candidates Tammy Murphy and Andy Kim a shared line deal to avoid a convention fight, but Murphy, confident in her ability to win, rejected it, leading to Kim's decisive victory. The offer aimed to prevent a civil war between the two candidates, but Murphy's refusal has sparked Monday morning quarterbacking. Murphy's acceptance could have risked opening the door for similar deals in other counties.

politics1 year ago

"Monmouth County Democratic Convention: Andy Kim's Symbolic Victory and Party Turmoil"

Rep. Andy Kim won the New Jersey Senate primary convention in a blowout, defeating first lady Tammy Murphy and progressive labor activist Patricia Campos-Medina. Kim's victory in Monmouth County gives him the party line on the primary ballot, signaling momentum for his campaign and countering Murphy's institutional support from Democratic party leaders. The next Democratic county convention is on Feb. 24 in Burlington County, where Kim is favored to win.