politics

Analilia Mejia, a longtime labor organizer and policy advocate, was elected to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District on April 16, 2026.
Apr 17, 2026

Mejia wins NJ-11 special election for Congress

Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey’s 11th District special election over Republican Joe Hathaway, retaining the Democratic-held House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

Drumthwacket is the official residence of New Jersey's governor located in Princeton.
Apr 3, 2026

Gov. Sherrill moving family to Drumthwacket full time

Gov. Mikie Sherrill will become the first N.J. governor since Jim McGreevey to live full-time at Drumthwacket in Princeton, a move she says will strengthen her Trenton focus.

Attorney appointment
Mar 24, 2026

Frazer named US attorney for New Jersey

Career prosecutor Robert Frazer will lead the office, ending a year of disputes and legal battles.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill and acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport
Feb 4, 2026

Sherrill: Gateway Tunnel funding freeze is political

Speaking Feb. 4, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said the Trump administration's move will impact jobs, commuters and the economy.

Gov. Phil Murphy delivers the State of the State Address in the Assembly Chambers in Trenton on Jan. 14, 2025.
Jan 6, 2026

Murphy to deliver final State of the State Jan. 13

Gov. Phil Murphy will close out eight years in office ahead of Mikie Sherrill's inauguration Jan. 20. "As we approach the end of our journey, this much is clear: our state’s future has never been brighter."

New Jersey flag with transparent dollars
Jan 5, 2026

Sherrill nominates Binder as NJ treasurer

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill nominated Aaron Binder, the current deputy treasurer, to succeed Elizabeth Maher Muoio, where he will oversee the state budget, taxes and pensions.

Mikie Sherrill (left), Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and Jack Ciattarelli (right), Republican gubernatorial candidate
Dec 23, 2025

NJ 2025 governor race shatters records with $259M spend

ELEC reported the milestone moment, also highlighting that the contest ranks as the sixth most expensive gubernatorial election in U.S. history, in inflation-adjusted terms, and the fourth largest in nominal dollars.

New Jersey State House in Trenton
Dec 22, 2025

Sherrill faces tough decisions in first NJ budget

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill will inherit a $58.8 billion spending plan, a structural deficit and looming federal funding cuts. NJBIZ spoke with the incoming leader, experts and lawmakers for more insight.

Jen Davenport in Trenton, N.J. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (Office of the Attorney General / Tim Larsen)
Dec 15, 2025

Report: Sherrill to tap Davenport as NJ attorney general (updated)

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is expected to name PSEG executive and former prosecutor Jennifer Davenport as New Jersey’s AG, according to reports.

On July 8, 2025, the Gateway Development Commission provided a media tour of progress on the Hudson Tunnel Project.
Oct 3, 2025

Shutdown fuels political clash over Hudson Tunnel funding

A partisan line has emerged with the integral $16 billion infrastructure project at the center.

Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican, officially entered New Jersey's 2025 gubernatorial race in April 2024.
Oct 1, 2025

Ciattarelli’s final pitch in gov race: fix NJ taxes, boost business

In part two of this NJBIZ interview, Republican Jack Ciattarelli details his plans to ease regulations and improve New Jersey’s business climate as Election Day nears.

New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial debate between Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democratic hopeful Mikie Sherrill (right)took place Sept. 21, 2025, at Rider University.
Sep 22, 2025

Sherrill, Ciattarelli clash in first NJ governor debate

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli faced off in the initial 2025 New Jersey governor debate, tackling taxes, energy and affordability.