Candidates Gear Up for NJ Governor Race Amid Polling Focus on Democracy
As New Jersey gears up for its gubernatorial primary elections on June 10, a recent poll reveals that democracy is a central issue for many registered voters. The 11 major-party candidates offer stark contrasts in their approaches to voter registration and election integrity, illuminating a divide between Democratic and Republican ideologies.
Democrats, including Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, and Representatives Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer, generally advocate for same-day voter registration and expanded voter access. Baraka proposes aligning local elections with national cycles to boost turnout, while Fulop emphasizes stricter election transparency measures.
In contrast, Republican candidates like Bill Spadea and Jack Ciattarelli advocate for stricter voter ID requirements and propose significant changes to mail-in voting. Spadea has called for the re-registration of all voters, while Ciattarelli seeks to limit mail-in ballots and implement early voting reforms.
Candidates also address related democracy issues, such as government transparency and campaign finance regulations, with varying proposals on how to tackle influences from both state and federal levels. As early in-person voting commences, the candidates’ differing philosophies on democracy and governance will undoubtedly shape the electoral landscape.
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