(Benjamin J. Hulac/NJ Spotlight News)November race will determine which party controls Congress and whether Trump's agenda survives his latter two years
(Benjamin J. Hulac/NJ Spotlight News)November race will determine which party controls Congress and whether Trump's agenda survives his latter two years

Learn the candidates' backgrounds and stances on the issues, find out where to cast ballots, check registration data and more

What can NJ expect from Sherrill administration in 2026?

Interview: Colleen O’Dea, senior writer and projects editor, NJ Spotlight News

Republican and Democratic nominees in first forum since primary victories

Record turnout, record spending in history-making primary

Former assemblyman won his party's nomination for the November general election
(Steve Hockstein/NJ Advance Media via AP, Pool, File)Republican and Democratic nominees disagree about President Trump — and much else
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)It’s the most expensive gubernatorial primary election ever in New Jersey
(AP Photo/Mike Catalini; Steve Hockstein/NJ Advance Media via AP, Pool; AP Photo/Mike Catalini; Kranjac campaign; Barbera campaign; AP Photo/John Minchillo; Newark Mayor's Office; AP Photo/Andrew Harnik; Sweeney campaign; NJSN; Spiller campaign) Record spending, including at least $39M from teachers’ union dues to back Democrat Sean Spiller

Voters are worried about high taxes and rising costs

More than 271,000 vote-by-mail ballots have been received statewide as of Tuesday morning

Candidates' names are now randomly selected for ballot placement

Candidates discussed immigration, housing and more in Monday's event

Sweeney is one of six Democrats running for NJ governor

Fulop is one of six Democrats running for NJ governor

Baraka is one of six Democrats running for NJ governor

Trump, immigration, housing and more dominated a testy meeting of three Republican candidates for NJ governor

Gottheimer is one of six Democrats running for NJ governor

Sherrill is one of six Democrats running for NJ governor