Jaffer left office because of racism she faced and stressed the importance of supporting women of color

Incumbents also prove their power, holding onto seats statewide while voter turnout dips below 10%

Open slots, contested seats, drop-box deadlines: Help choose NJ’s contenders for fall election

Early in-person voting starts Friday and continues through Sunday

Redrawn districts, retiring legislators, candidates running off the party line: The upcoming primary is one to watch

The redrawn districts may be unfamiliar, and familiar names are stepping down, opening the primaries to a host of newcomers