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Jersey City Runoff: McGreevey vs. Solomon on Housing and Education

12/4/2025

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Jersey City voters will decide in a Tuesday runoff between former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey and city councilman James Solomon.
McGreevey resigned in 2004 amid a scandal and won 25% in the November general election.
Solomon, a progressive Democrat, received 29% in November and advocates keeping families in Jersey City.
The campaign centers on affordable housing and education, with McGreevey addressing city concerns and Solomon stressing retention.

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Jersey City voters will decide in a Tuesday runoff between former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey and city councilman James Solomon.
McGreevey resigned in 2004 amid a scandal and won 25% in the November general election.
Solomon, a progressive Democrat, received 29% in November and advocates keeping families in Jersey City.
The campaign centers on affordable housing and education, with McGreevey addressing city concerns and Solomon stressing retention.