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November 5, 2021

New Jersey Politics

Politics

Sweeney is out, but Coughlin will stay. How N.J. Legislative leadership is changing after wild election.

New Jersey's most powerful lawmaker, Stephen Sweeney, lost his seat to a virtually unknown challenger.

By Amanda Hoover | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Bridget Anne Kelly, key Bridgegate figure, loses race for Bergen County Clerk

Bridget Anne Kelly's conviction in the Bridgegate scandal was overturned last year.

By Amanda Hoover | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Opinion

Why such a close election? In New Jersey, it’s always because of taxes. | Opinion

Political veteran John Farmer Jr. says there's always tension in our state between our socially liberal values and our fiscally conservative instincts.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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Politics

Why the pollsters were so wrong about the N.J. governor’s race

Gov. Phil Murphy staffers and supporters thought it was a lock. Clearly, it wasn't.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

‘This race is far from over,’ Ciattarelli campaign says, as it seeks contributions to continue the fight

In a mass emailing to supporters, the Republican asked for money to help make sure "every legal vote is counted and the will of the people is heard."

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. Senate President Sweeney projected to lose seat to little-known Republican in shocking upset

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney has not conceded, saying more votes are still to be counted.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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