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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As Energy Costs Surge, Eastern Governors Blame a Grid Manager

Anger at PJM, which manages the electrical grid in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, has been boiling over in some state capitals.

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Voters Head to the Polls in Key Primaries for New Jersey Governor

Winners of Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican matchups in New Jersey will compete in November to be governor. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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New Jersey’s Race for Governor: What to Know

The Republican and Democratic primaries will be held on June 10. Early voting hours begin on Tuesday across the state.

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