New Jersey's upcoming gubernatorial election finds candidates preoccupied with President Trump's influence rather than pressing local issues like high housing and healthcare costs, lagging mass transit, segregated schools, and climate change risks. Trump's presence looms large in debates and campaign ads, prompting candidates across the spectrum to adopt his aggressive rhetoric or disavow his influence. Amidst this backdrop, the gubernatorial race draws attention not only for state governance but also as a barometer for national political sentiment, particularly ahead of the impending midterm elections.
On the campaign trail, nearly all the candidates in both parties have been forced to focus heavily on another topic altogether: President Trump.
New Jersey and Virginia are the only states that hold governor's races the year after a presidential election, scrutinized for clues about voter sentiment ahead of midterm contests.
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