In a state where politics is defined by its nasty underside, next cycle is shaping up to be particularly volatile.
As Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez faces bribery charges, several possible candidates are considering a run for New Jersey's Senate race. | Alex Brandon/AP Photohas unleashed a season of wild maneuvering in New Jersey politics with ambitious Democrats angling for his seat and former President Donald Trump discussing a run for it with one of his congressional allies. was the first surprise contender. But more are expected to follow soon. Confidantes of Tammy Murphy, the wife of Gov.
But it’s not just the Senate race. An even nastier head-to-head contest may be taking place back in Trenton. The governor’s race is open in 2025 and two prominent Democrats have begun inching toward that office, even as Menendez’s troubles open up the possibility of a Senate seat.are both positioning themselves for the 2025 governor’s contest, according to multiple people familiar with each member’s deliberations. Neither is planning to change course and run for Senate.
The composition of the state’s House delegation seems likely to change dramatically beyond the younger Menendez’s seat. If Sherrill decides to leave, it would mean Democrats need to defend an open seat in the expensive New York City media market, though it became far more difficult for Republicans in the last redistricting. Gottheimer’s seat, should it open up, was also once a battleground and could possibly be vulnerable again in a tough Democratic year.. He said in an interview that his focus was on taking back the House majority and re-securing the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce committee.
Van Drew could pose a challenge for an eventual Democratic nominee, with his ability to appeal to conservative Democratic voters in the southern end of the state. He won his district as both a Democrat and a Republican. But his colleagues downplayed the odds of him picking up crossover voters.
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