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James Solomon Triumphs in Jersey City Mayoral Election

12/3/2025

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James Solomon, a Democrat, won the Jersey City mayoral election by a two-to-one margin over former governor James McGreevey.
The Associated Press declared Solomon the winner shortly after polls closed.
Solomon is a 41-year-old Democrat who has served on the Jersey City Council since 2018.
Solomon succeeds Steven Fulop, the Jersey City mayor who did not seek re-election, following Andrew Cuomo's defeat in New York City.

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James Solomon, a Democrat, won the Jersey City mayoral election by a two-to-one margin over former governor James McGreevey.
The Associated Press declared Solomon the winner shortly after polls closed.
Solomon is a 41-year-old Democrat who has served on the Jersey City Council since 2018.
Solomon succeeds Steven Fulop, the Jersey City mayor who did not seek re-election, following Andrew Cuomo's defeat in New York City.