Pavel Sokolov of Hoboken has been appointed vice chair of the New Jersey Republican Party as the GOP works to expand its influence in urban areas.

New Jersey State Republicans criticized outgoing Governor Phil Murphy, who delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday as he wraps up eight years in office.

Christine Giordano Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk and Co-Chair of the Monmouth County Republican Organization, was elected as the new Chair of the New Jersey Republican Party.

From the start, New Jersey Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill tried to have it both ways.

Ahead of the Democratic primary, Ras Baraka was highly critical of Mikie Sherrill, citing serious policy disagreements and raising concerns with her record.