Bill Spadea, host of the morning show at New Jersey 101.5, will exit the Townsquare Media station at the end of the month to focus on his run for governor.
In a story published by POLITICO, Townsquare Media Regional Vice President Brian Lang revealed that Spadea would depart the station on Thursday, January 30th. After Spadea’s exit, the station’s News Director — Eric Scott — will step into the timeslot on an interim basis.
Bill Spadea announced his candidacy for the state’s top office last June. After launching his campaign, challengers Jack Ciattarelli and Jon Bramnick argued that the company and station were guilty of providing in-kind campaign contributions illegally. A ruling by the Election Law Enforcement Commission stated Spadea was still able to host his morning and that it was not a violation of the law.
It is not the first time Spadea has entered the realm of political candidates. In 2004, he ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives. He also ran for State Assembly in 2012, where he was also unsuccessful in winning the election.
To celebrate Spadea’s near decade-long run with the station, New Jersey 101.5 will honor the longtime host at a campaign breakfast on his final show with the outlet.
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