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Podcast: On the Ballot
Episode: New Jersey 2025 Election Preview: Governor’s Race, State Assembly Contests, and Turnout Trends
Description: On this episode: Voters in the Garden State head to the polls this Fall to decide some of the tightest and most interesting races in the country, choosing a new governor, all 80 members of the General Assembly, special elections, and more. NJ.com’s Brent Johnson joins the show first to break down the gubernatorial race between Rep. Mikie Sherrill and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, exploring voter enthusiasm, turnout challenges, campaign spending, and the key issues shaping the contest — from taxes and the economy to the role of President Donald Trump.Then Ballotpedia’s Briana Ryan walks through what voters...