Political operative James Devine admitted to using fake petitions to illegally place candidate Lisa McCormick on the 2021 NJ gubernatorial ballot, pleading guilty to a third-degree crime.

Political operative James J. Devine admitted to illegally using fake petitions to get candidate Lisa McCormick on the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial ballot. Devine pleaded guilty to third-degree crime concerning nomination certificates/petitions. He will be sentenced to two years of probation on October 18, avoiding prison due to a plea bargain. The case demonstrates the importance of upholding election security and accountability.