Colleen O'Dea
@colleenodea.bsky.social
Lifelong Jersey journo, NJ Spotlight News senior writer, Bruce IS the boss, my posts are my own.
The day before Christmas Eve in JCPL territory. Not easy to finish all the Christmas prep by candle light. Santa, please bring me an early present and restore our power.
December 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The day before Christmas Eve in JCPL territory. Not easy to finish all the Christmas prep by candle light. Santa, please bring me an early present and restore our power.
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Bari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret Sullivan
Bari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret Sullivan
Weiss ought to cut her losses, green-light the piece, and try to start acting like an editor – not like a cog in the machine of authoritarian politics and oligarchy
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December 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Bari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret Sullivan
Prepping our @NJSpotlightNews voter guide for NJ CD11 special primary. Got a question you think we should ask the candidates?
December 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Prepping our @NJSpotlightNews voter guide for NJ CD11 special primary. Got a question you think we should ask the candidates?
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The horrific tragedy at Brown University is the 389th mass shooting this year and the 230th gun incident on school grounds so far this year.
This is not normal and we don't have to live this way.
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This is not normal and we don't have to live this way.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The horrific tragedy at Brown University is the 389th mass shooting this year and the 230th gun incident on school grounds so far this year.
This is not normal and we don't have to live this way.
bradyunited.org
@bradyunited.org
This is not normal and we don't have to live this way.
bradyunited.org
@bradyunited.org
The shocking - even by NJ standards - treatment of Dem US Sen @AndyKimNJ as part of Dem state Sens attempt to ram thru a bill to weaken the state comptroller ofc in lame duck makes national news youtu.be/UUZhqsnyoPo?... For more background www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/temp...
Building an Anti-Corruption Movement in NJ and Nationally
YouTube video by Senator Andy Kim
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December 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The shocking - even by NJ standards - treatment of Dem US Sen @AndyKimNJ as part of Dem state Sens attempt to ram thru a bill to weaken the state comptroller ofc in lame duck makes national news youtu.be/UUZhqsnyoPo?... For more background www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/temp...
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Huge thank you to Joanna Gagis at @njspotlightnews.org for welcoming me to reflect on the past eight years in office and some of our biggest wins!
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Huge thank you to Joanna Gagis at @njspotlightnews.org for welcoming me to reflect on the past eight years in office and some of our biggest wins!
Not looking good for former Gov. McGreevey in JC but still early returns www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/jers...
Jersey City mayoral runoff results | NJ Spotlight News
Results from the Associated Press available after polls close at 8 p.m.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Not looking good for former Gov. McGreevey in JC but still early returns www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/jers...
With Atlantic County final results finally posted, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social picked up another win (Somers Point) bringing to 300 the number of NJ towns she won, 94 of them voted Republican last year or in 2021 or both. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
How municipalities voted for New Jersey governor - NJ Spotlight News
Maps show results of this year's gubernatorial election compared with the last gubernatorial election in 2021 and last year's presidential election.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
With Atlantic County final results finally posted, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social picked up another win (Somers Point) bringing to 300 the number of NJ towns she won, 94 of them voted Republican last year or in 2021 or both. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
This year's election made NJ a lot bluer. @njspotlightnews.org maps make that easy to see, with charts reporting results for every municipality www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
How municipalities voted for New Jersey governor - NJ Spotlight News
Maps show results of this year's gubernatorial election compared with the last gubernatorial election in 2021 and last year's presidential election.
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This year's election made NJ a lot bluer. @njspotlightnews.org maps make that easy to see, with charts reporting results for every municipality www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
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This week’s main story is about how you can legally wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Alabama’s official state motto should be a derogatory “Yep.” Full segment at the link in our bio.
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This week’s main story is about how you can legally wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Alabama’s official state motto should be a derogatory “Yep.” Full segment at the link in our bio.
Thank you @lastweektonight.com for not only highlighting the importance of public media, but also for raising money to help! @NJSpotlightNews doing our best to inform NJ of important issues. NY stations take NJ for granted so NJ needs us!
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Our season finale is tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:12pm on HBO!! And when we’re back in February? It may feel like we’ve been away for years! But keep in mind, that’s mostly because John is aging at an extreme pace. Months read like years on his face. It’s startling. Even to us.
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Thank you @lastweektonight.com for not only highlighting the importance of public media, but also for raising money to help! @NJSpotlightNews doing our best to inform NJ of important issues. NY stations take NJ for granted so NJ needs us!
Some cool stuff to bid on at johnoliversjunk.com
Some cool stuff to bid on at johnoliversjunk.com
NJ Legislature televising or at least airing audio of hearings is great for public transparency - except when members (and especially the chair) of a committee don't turn on the microphone. Most of us can't read lips. Sen. Paul Sarlo & @njsenatedemocrats.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
NJ Legislature televising or at least airing audio of hearings is great for public transparency - except when members (and especially the chair) of a committee don't turn on the microphone. Most of us can't read lips. Sen. Paul Sarlo & @njsenatedemocrats.bsky.social
AP calls race for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social in NJ www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
NJ election results 2025 governor - NJ Spotlight News
Live results from The Associated Press
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November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
AP calls race for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social in NJ www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
Decision Desk HQ has called NJ governor race for Dem
@MikieSherrill election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11... @njspotlightnews.org will be live at 9. www.njspotlightnews.org and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2T...
@MikieSherrill election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11... @njspotlightnews.org will be live at 9. www.njspotlightnews.org and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2T...
November 4, 2025 Live Election Results | DDHQ
Live Election Night Results from Decision Desk HQ
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November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Decision Desk HQ has called NJ governor race for Dem
@MikieSherrill election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11... @njspotlightnews.org will be live at 9. www.njspotlightnews.org and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2T...
@MikieSherrill election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11... @njspotlightnews.org will be live at 9. www.njspotlightnews.org and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2T...
Polls still open at 3 sites in Passaic County due to bomb threats that delayed poll openings, per judge. If in line til 9 pm, can vote.
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Polls still open at 3 sites in Passaic County due to bomb threats that delayed poll openings, per judge. If in line til 9 pm, can vote.
Just about 15 minutes left to vote in NJ.
Then check @njspotlightnews.org for all your election results and analysis
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Then check @njspotlightnews.org for all your election results and analysis
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November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Just about 15 minutes left to vote in NJ.
Then check @njspotlightnews.org for all your election results and analysis
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Then check @njspotlightnews.org for all your election results and analysis
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Final early voting #s in NJ: 1.36M total. 300K more Dems than GOP (a target Dems were trying to reach). Will it make a difference? @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...
NJ election: Early voting updates | NJ Spotlight News
Updated counts of mail-in ballots and early in-person votes
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Final early voting #s in NJ: 1.36M total. 300K more Dems than GOP (a target Dems were trying to reach). Will it make a difference? @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...
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If you know the issue or issues you care about, you have all the resources you need to get informed before you cast a vote.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
If you know the issue or issues you care about, you have all the resources you need to get informed before you cast a vote.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
And after you vote, join
@njspotlightnews.org Tuesday at 10 p.m. for complete coverage of all the results, as well as deep dives on the issues that driving them.
Time is running out to vote NJ. All you need to know is here www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/nj-g...
Tomorrow, get your results from NJSpotlight News www.njspotlightnews.org
Tomorrow, get your results from NJSpotlight News www.njspotlightnews.org
NJ governor's race: What to know before Election Day | NJ Spotlight News
Top issues, early voting numbers, polls
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November 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Time is running out to vote NJ. All you need to know is here www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/nj-g...
Tomorrow, get your results from NJSpotlight News www.njspotlightnews.org
Tomorrow, get your results from NJSpotlight News www.njspotlightnews.org
Early voting update, includes final in-person: 1.33M total, 600K more than 2021. Dems 675K, GOP 386K, Unaff/other 273K. 290K more Dems than GOP. Dems had been looking for 250K-300K more as firewall. Won't know if it's enough til tomorrow @njspotlightnews.org
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NJ election: Early voting updates | NJ Spotlight News
Updated counts of mail-in ballots and early in-person votes
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Early voting update, includes final in-person: 1.33M total, 600K more than 2021. Dems 675K, GOP 386K, Unaff/other 273K. 290K more Dems than GOP. Dems had been looking for 250K-300K more as firewall. Won't know if it's enough til tomorrow @njspotlightnews.org
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The Barack Obama rally in NJ energized an SRO Dem crowd in Newark on Sat. Former prez had harsh words for current admin. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/obam... @njspotlightnews.org
Obama headlines for Sherrill, Ciattarelli boasts of campaign momentum | NJ Spotlight News
Candidates set to be back on the road Sunday, when in-person early voting ends
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November 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Barack Obama rally in NJ energized an SRO Dem crowd in Newark on Sat. Former prez had harsh words for current admin. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/obam... @njspotlightnews.org
NJ early voting numbers keep rising. Now near 1.2M. Approaching 1/2M more than in last gov elect in 2021.
267K more Dems voting that GOP. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e... Today is last day to vote early in person, VBMs can be postmarked or put in drop box up to 8 pm Tues
267K more Dems voting that GOP. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e... Today is last day to vote early in person, VBMs can be postmarked or put in drop box up to 8 pm Tues
NJ election: Early voting updates | NJ Spotlight News
Updated counts of mail-in ballots and early in-person votes
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
NJ early voting numbers keep rising. Now near 1.2M. Approaching 1/2M more than in last gov elect in 2021.
267K more Dems voting that GOP. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e... Today is last day to vote early in person, VBMs can be postmarked or put in drop box up to 8 pm Tues
267K more Dems voting that GOP. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e... Today is last day to vote early in person, VBMs can be postmarked or put in drop box up to 8 pm Tues
Almost 1.08M have voted early in NJ. That's 350K more than in total in 2021. 246K more Dems than GOP have voted this year so far.
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NJ election: Early voting updates | NJ Spotlight News
Updated counts of mail-in ballots and early in-person votes
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Almost 1.08M have voted early in NJ. That's 350K more than in total in 2021. 246K more Dems than GOP have voted this year so far.
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2 more days to vote early in person in NJ, VBM deadline not until 8 p.m. Election Day when all polls close. Haven't voted yet for governor? Find all you need to know about the candidates and their positions on issues in one place www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
2025 election guide: Governor - NJ Spotlight News
NJ 2025 Voter Guide: Governor This year, voters will choose a new governor for New Jersey. The state Constitution prohibits Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat,
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October 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
2 more days to vote early in person in NJ, VBM deadline not until 8 p.m. Election Day when all polls close. Haven't voted yet for governor? Find all you need to know about the candidates and their positions on issues in one place www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
982K have voted early in NJ as of end of 10/30. Dems have a 235K margin now but there are 181K unaffiliated/3rd party. @njspotlightnews.org update: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...
NJ election: Early voting updates | NJ Spotlight News
Updated counts of mail-in ballots and early in-person votes
www.njspotlightnews.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
982K have voted early in NJ as of end of 10/30. Dems have a 235K margin now but there are 181K unaffiliated/3rd party. @njspotlightnews.org update: www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e...