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Jersey City Mayoral Runoff: Solomon Leads McGreevey on Housing

11/30/2025

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Jersey City will hold a December 2 runoff for mayor between former Governor Jim McGreevey and City Councilmember James Solomon.
Both candidates back a mandatory 20% set-aside for affordable housing in new developments.
McGreevey calls Solomon's plan to build thousands of affordable apartments unrealistic.
Polls indicate Solomon leads, 58% to 29% for McGreevey.
Polling places will be open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.

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Jersey City will hold a December 2 runoff for mayor between former Governor Jim McGreevey and City Councilmember James Solomon.
Both candidates back a mandatory 20% set-aside for affordable housing in new developments.
McGreevey calls Solomon's plan to build thousands of affordable apartments unrealistic.
Polls indicate Solomon leads, 58% to 29% for McGreevey.
Polling places will be open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.