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James Solomon Triumphs Over McGreevey in Jersey City Election

12/3/2025

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James Solomon, Jersey City councilman, defeated Jim McGreevey by a 2-to-1 margin.
The Associated Press declared Solomon the winner after polls closed.
Solomon is a 41-year-old Democrat and progressive reformer who has served since 2018.
He will replace Steven Fulop, who did not seek re-election after his gubernatorial bid.
He aims to challenge big developers in a growing city that could surpass Newark as New Jersey's largest.

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Story summary

James Solomon, Jersey City councilman, defeated Jim McGreevey by a 2-to-1 margin.
The Associated Press declared Solomon the winner after polls closed.
Solomon is a 41-year-old Democrat and progressive reformer who has served since 2018.
He will replace Steven Fulop, who did not seek re-election after his gubernatorial bid.
He aims to challenge big developers in a growing city that could surpass Newark as New Jersey's largest.