Democrats dominate New Jersey’s government, but recent election results suggest a rightward shift.
In the 2020 presidential election, New Jersey voters decisively rejected Donald J. Trump’s bid for re-election, with a significant 16-point margin in favor of his opponent. Fast forward to the recent election, and the gap between Trump and his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, narrowed to about five points in a state dominated by Democrats.
Despite Democrats holding a strong majority in New Jersey and outnumbering Republicans by 900,000 voters, Trump managed to maintain a consistent level of support with 1.9 million votes in both 2020 and the recent election. On the other hand, Harris saw a significant drop in the number of votes compared to President Biden in 2020, resulting in a noticeable shift towards the right in the margin of victory.
Kamala Harris, the first Black and South Asian woman to be the Democratic nominee for Vice President, received approximately 500,000 fewer votes than Biden did in 2020 in New Jersey. Despite this decline in support, Harris still emerged victorious in the state and secured its 14 electoral college votes, while Trump had won the presidency.
The 2020 and recent elections in New Jersey reflect a changing political landscape in the state, with shifts in voter preferences and turnout impacting the outcomes. As the state continues to navigate its political dynamics, the results of these elections provide insights into the evolving trends and patterns in New Jersey’s electoral landscape.
Source: The NY Times
