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Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway Leads NJ GOP in Special Election

12/5/2025

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Randolph Township Mayor Joe Hathaway (R) is the sole Republican candidate in New Jersey’s 11th District special election.
He presents himself as a pragmatic leader amid a crowded Democratic primary and criticizes the Democratic Party’s direction.
He emphasizes affordability and supports tax elimination for first-time homebuyers.
The special primary is February 5, 2026, and the general election is April 16, 2026.

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Story summary

Randolph Township Mayor Joe Hathaway (R) is the sole Republican candidate in New Jersey’s 11th District special election.
He presents himself as a pragmatic leader amid a crowded Democratic primary and criticizes the Democratic Party’s direction.
He emphasizes affordability and supports tax elimination for first-time homebuyers.
The special primary is February 5, 2026, and the general election is April 16, 2026.