Here's what you need to know about New Jersey's competitive races.
It’s a long shot, but New Jersey Republicans — armed with a new district map and a public they believe is chafing at two decades of Democratic control of the Legislature — think they have their best chance in decades to take the Assembly, Senate or both.
Republicans’ chances of regaining control are slim. Democrats currently hold a 25-15 majority in the Senate and a 46-34 advantage in the Assembly. All 120 seats are on the ballot in November.Almost two years ago, this district saw one of the most shocking events in recent New Jersey political history.
Sawyer and Durr, however, are tied at the number of sponsored bills that have been signed by Gov. Phil Murphy, at one each. But Sawyer has emphasized her fight to upgrade Salem County 911’s system as something to improve the daily lives of her constituents. “When given a chance to defend this record and debate me he didn’t have the courage to show up. His desperate attacks against me are backfiring because people know the truth,” Sawyer said. “If Republicans want to hold this seat, Ed Durr cannot be our nominee.”
But like in the 3rd District, Republicans have disagreements over electability — and the three county Republican organizations in the district are split over who they’re supporting. DeSilvio called Del Borrello a “puppet of the establishment” propped up by Atlantic County GOP Chair Don Purdy, who led the effort to put together an alternative slate to DeSilvio’s in the district. He’s also attacked Del Borrellothat rented strippers and novelty acts to bachelor parties — including a little person dressed as a leprechaun who rode a tricycle.
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