Maggie Moran

Frank Lautenberg is running for re-election, so the question of contested primaries for open House seats may be a moot issue.  But if the 83-year-old U.S. Senator changes his mind, its possible that a number of Democratic Congressmen could take a shot – perhaps their final shot – at a seat in the United States Senate.

Since most New Jersey congressional districts are not necessarily competitive, it could be up to Democratic primary voters (if it even gets that far) to decide who the next Congressman would be.  And in each district, there is no shortage of people who would be interested in going to Congress.

Matt Doherty, who waged a strong race for the State Assemby in the eleventh district last year, will run for Belmar Councilman in November. Local Democrats picked him to replace Timothy McCorry, who dropped out of the race. The incumbent, John Szeliga, is not seeking re-election. Doherty is married to Maggie Moran, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Jon Corzine.

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December 20, 2005

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CORZINE NAMES THREE DEPUTY CHIEFS OF STAFF AND PRESS SECRETARY
LaRue, McGuire, Moran, and Coley tapped for posts

TRENTON – Governor-elect Jon S. Corzine today announced that Jeannine LaRue, Patti McGuire and Maggie Moran will join his administration as his deputy chiefs of staff. Corzine also selected Anthony Coley to serve as press secretary.

"I need top-notch people to work closely with me as we tackle the issues facing New Jersey, and, individually, Jeannine LaRue, Patti McGuire and Maggie Moran have tremendous skills and incredible experience," Corzine said. "I am glad they have agreed to join my team and help me make things work."