The Governor Elect campaigned on a progressive platform. Murphy promised to legalize marijuana, make New Jersey a sanctuary state, and raise minimum wage.
Republican Assemblyman Chris Brown won the Senate seat held by Colin Bell, who was appointed to complete the term that opened when state Sen. Jim Whelan passed away over the summer. Democrats, however, won both Assembly seats.
A few surveys have shown the race to be tightening, but no more than the difference between an elementary schooler and an adult tightening the lid on a jar.
Not happy with the choice between Kim Guadagno and Phil Murphy? There are options – though it's been a century since a third candidate got over 6% in NJ.