The race to replace Gov. Philip D. Murphy, a term-limited Democrat, offers a test of the prevailing political winds nine months into President Trump’s second term and in a traditionally Democratic-leaning state that recently has shown signs of shifting to the right.
The contest is not the only choice for New Jersey voters, who will also select lawmakers for the state’s General Assembly.
Here’s what else to know:
How to vote
Polling stations are scheduled to open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. The deadline to register has passed.
Mail ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Those ballots also may be dropped off by 8 p.m. at drop-box locations or at county Board of Elections offices, but they cannot be submitted at polling places.
Where to vote
Voters can find their polling stations here.
Each New Jersey county will also have at least 10 secure drop-box locations for voters who wish to return their mail ballots in person, according to the New Jersey State Department. A list of drop-box locations can be found here, and voters can track their ballots here.
What’s on the ballot
The governor’s race pits Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, against former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican who is running for governor again after narrowly losing to Governor Murphy in 2021. Mr. Murphy is to leave office in January at the close of his second term; New Jersey governors cannot serve three straight terms.
The election also features races across the 80-seat Assembly, the State Legislature’s lower chamber, which has long been controlled by Democrats.
See a sample ballot here.
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