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Extended State Overview of New Jersey:
Electoral Votes: 14
Current Governor: Phil Murphy (D, since 2018)
Current Senators:
Senior Senator: Cory Booker (D, since 2013)
Junior Senator: Andy Kim (D, since 2024)
Current House Delegation: NJ-01: Donald Norcross (D, since 2014) NJ-02: Jeff Van Drew (R, since 2019) NJ-03: Andy Kim (D, since 2019, running for Senate in 2024) NJ-04: Chris Smith (R, since 1981) NJ-05: Josh Gottheimer (D, since 2017) NJ-06: Frank Pallone (D, since 1988) NJ-07: Thomas Kean Jr. (R, since 2023) NJ-08: Rob Menendez (D, since 2023) NJ-09: Vacant- due to the death of Bill Pascrell (died on August 21, 2024) NJ-10: LaMonica Mclver (D, since 2024) NJ-11: Mikie Sherrill (D, since 2019) NJ-12: Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, since 2015)
State Moniker: The Garden State
Admission to the Union: December 18, 1787 (3rd state)
Main State Issues:
Property Taxes: New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation, consistently a major issue for residents.
Transportation & Infrastructure: Traffic congestion and crumbling infrastructure, particularly in urban areas like the Newark area and the state’s highways, are pressing concerns.
Affordable Housing: As one of the most densely populated states, housing affordability remains a significant challenge.
Environmental Protection: With a history of environmental degradation in certain areas, New Jersey voters often focus on conservation efforts and climate resilience, especially with coastal areas threatened by rising sea levels.
New Jersey is a major hub for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemical development, with companies like Johnson & Johnson headquartered here. Its proximity to New York City and Philadelphia makes it an essential transportation and logistics hub. Additionally, tourism along the Jersey Shore and Atlantic City contributes significantly to the state’s economy. However, high taxes and living costs remain concerns for both residents and businesses.
2020 Presidential Results:
Joseph R. Biden Jr./Kamala Harris, Democrat: 57.14%
Donald J. Trump/Michael R. Pence, Republican: 41.36%
State Demographics:
Population: 9.3 million
Major Cities: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth
Ethnic Composition: New Jersey is one of the most diverse states, with large Hispanic and African-American populations, alongside significant Asian-American communities.
Historical Political Landscape:
New Jersey has been a reliably Democratic state in recent presidential elections, not having voted Republican since George H.W. Bush in 1988.
Timeline of Significant Events:
Thursday December 12, 2024: Democratic Candidate Ras Baraka calls on New Jersey to end the practice of having odd year elections, rather making them concurrent with the Presidential election.
Significant Event Alert: NJ Drone Sightings: How Important NJ figures responded.
Statewide Figures:
Governor Phil Murphy
Former Governor Chris Christie
Senior Senator Cory Booker
Junior Senator Andy Kim