Candidates' names are now randomly selected for ballot placement

County clerks now required to group candidates by elected position

Critics say Democrat-led changes confer advantages to certain politicians on primary ballots

The state Senate has not yet taken up the bill

Legislators have little time left to decide

Candidates would only be grouped by office they seek under deal to end lawsuit

County party organizations have joined to defend the nominating system

Interview: Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop

On Wednesday, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied the motion by county clerks for a stay

Following latest Democratic convention victories in Hunterdon and Burlington