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Simon Galperin

Simon is the founder and Executive Editor of The Jersey Bee. He is a Bloomfield resident who grew up in Bergen County and leads our editorial, engagement, product, and business development efforts.

Simon's Latest Articles

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Meet the Democratic candidates running in NJ-11 special election primary
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Elections
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January 28, 2026

Learn about the candidates running in the Feb. 5 Democratic primary for the 11th congressional district special election in New Jersey.

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How New Jersey fills congressional vacancies
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Government
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January 27, 2026

Here is the process for filling vacancies in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in New Jersey.

Statement on the ICE killing of Renee Good
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January 12, 2026

As we look to Minneapolis and every people and place facing systemic violence – we must not forget that New Jersey is one of those places, too.

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How to recall elected officials in New Jersey
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Guides and Explainers
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December 11, 2025

Learn about the rules, timelines, and requirements for removing elected officials from office before their terms ends in New Jersey.

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Cómo funciona el control de alquileres en Nueva Jersey
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Resources
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October 20, 2025

Más de un tercio de los hogares del estado alquilan sus viviendas, pero no existe un sistema estatal de control de alquileres. Aquí te explicamos cómo averiguar si estás protegido por las normas de control de alquileres en tu ciudad o pueblo de Nueva Jersey.

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How rent control works in New Jersey
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Housing
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September 25, 2025

More than one-third of the state’s households rent their homes, but there is no statewide system of rent control. Here’s how to find out if you’re protected by rent control rules in your New Jersey town or city.

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Next steps (and responses to your questions) after our 34th District forum cancellation
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Blog
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June 6, 2025

Join The Jersey Bee as a supporter, fan, or event co-host to help us build and strengthen our community in repsonse to political interference.

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Why we’re canceling our 34th District forum (and what you can do to help us stand up to political interference)
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Blog
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May 24, 2025

Local political interests successfully undermined the purpose and perception of the event, pressuring panelists, organizers, and even The Jersey Bee's funders.

Review the voting and mayoral records of Democrats running for N.J. governor in 2025
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Elections
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May 9, 2025

N.J. voters said they wanted ways to understand the records of Democratic gubernatorial candidates. Here is what we’ve gathered.

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How New Jersey leftist groups define “progressive”
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Guides and Explainers
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May 6, 2025

The Jersey Bee asked three New Jersey organizations on the political left to explain what “progressive” means to them. Here’s what they said.

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