Mikie Sherrill made history as New Jersey's first Democratic woman governor, winning by nearly 480,000 votes, showcasing a political shift with strong local support in key counties.

New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special primary election is set for Feb. 5, 2026, as 13 Democrats and one Republican compete to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.

State Sen. Gordon Johnson (D-Englewood) intends to run for re-election in 2027, he told the New Jersey Globe on Monday. Johnson, who turns 76 on Tuesday,

The New York and New Jersey-based outlet Gothamist reports Democratic candidates in the Garden State are clamoring to run in what both parties see as competitive races in next year’s midterm elections.

Tuesday’s runoff election pits a member of the City Council, James Solomon, against a former New Jersey governor, Jim McGreevey. Mr. Solomon, who represents one of the most left-leaning and affluent parts of the city,

Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey’s bid for a political comeback fell short Tuesday as he lost in the race for mayor to Jersey City Councilman James Solomon. The Associated Press declared Solomon the winner of the mayoral race Tuesday night shortly after the polls closed in the runoff election between the two candidates.

N.J., breaks with the Democratic Party establishment, citing corruption concerns after state Sen. James Beach allegedly dismissed a constituent at a hearing.