NJ Advance Media political reporter Matt Arco passed away Thursday at the age of 39 from natural causes. Arco made a name for himself covering the colorful world of New Jersey politics for over a decade, from Gov. Chris Christie to Gov. Phil Murphy. Most recently, Arco covered national politics, including Trump’s latest presidential campaign and his return to the White House.

He was a trusted resource for so many in the state, including us here at NJ Spotlight News. He will be deeply missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and his newsroom during this difficult time.