Phil Murphy is trying to become the first Democratic governor to win reelection in New Jersey since Brendan Byrne in 1977. Murphy has led in the polls throughout the race, even as they’ve tightened in the final stretch. He has been touting his “Stronger Fairer New Jersey” progressive agenda. But it’s his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that’s resonated most with voters and it’s earning him the edge over Jack Ciattarelli.
Murphy and other Democrats make final push to get out the vote
Street teams in Newark encourage residents to vote
Senior Political Correspondent/Anchor
Senior Correspondent David Cruz is the moderator of Chat Box and Reporters Roundtable. He's been a member of the NJ Spotlight News team since 2011 and has been covering New Jersey's biggest stories for almost 30 years. He's been a reporter and moderator of public affairs programs on television, radio and digital platforms for WBGO and WNYC radio and is the former editor in chief of the Hudson Reporter Newspaper group.