Election ‘wake-up call’ for NJ Democrats — or worse?

Republicans flip several seats in Legislature, still in running for governorship

Joanna Gagis, Senior Correspondent | November 3, 2021 | NJ Decides 2021

The general election has been described as a “wake-up call,” a “warning,” and even a “disaster” for New Jersey Democrats, with Republicans flipping several seats in the Legislature and possibly on the brink of stealing the governorship. How much of this red tide reflects feelings about national political issues? Was it a signal to the state Democratic Party that their policies are not in line with voters?

NJ Spotlight News’ Chief Political Correspondent Michael Aron and Senior Writer and Projects Editor Colleen O’Dea take stock.