After ‘Seismic’ Win, New Jersey’s Next Governor Says She Has a Mandate

Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, defeated her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, by 13 points as voter turnout surged.

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In N.J. Governor’s Race, Energy Costs Have Become a Central Issue

Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor’s race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat.

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Key Moments From the Final New Jersey Governor’s Debate

Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat, described starkly different visions for the state in their debate Wednesday.

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Tossup Race for NJ Governor Draws Big Money and a Bright Spotlight

National party leaders have taken a keen interest in the race for governor of New Jersey, where Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican, is competing against Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat.

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Miles From New York, Another Ex-Governor Seeks a Comeback as Mayor

Jim McGreevey and Andrew Cuomo are each competing for mayor against left-leaning opponents, setting up an odd symmetry in the races to lead cities on opposite banks of the Hudson River.

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Family of Slain New Jersey Woman Who Reported Harassment Says Police ‘Failed’

Dr. Lauren Semanchik told the police that she was “especially uncomfortable” because her ex-boyfriend was a state trooper. She and her boyfriend were later shot to death.

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Hurricane Erin Brings Rip Currents Closing Jersey Shore and Rehoboth Beaches

Several beaches in New Jersey and Delaware were closed on Monday as the powerful storm churned in the Atlantic. Rip currents have been blamed for at least one death.

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D.N.C. Pledges $1.5 Million to New Jersey Governor’s Race

The cash infusion is a rare move by the Democratic National Committee in deep-blue New Jersey, where Representative Mikie Sherrill narrowly leads her G.O.P. opponent.

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To Build Affordable Housing, One State Could Loosen Flood Protections

New Jersey officials are tinkering with the state’s ambitious climate regulations amid a housing crisis. Activists say that economically vulnerable residents could suffer.

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U.S. Subpoenas Governor Who Said He Would House Migrant at His Home

Federal prosecutors in New Jersey are investigating remarks that Gov. Philip D. Murphy, a Democrat, made in February.

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