NJ election 2025

These are the top stories we're following for you on New Jersey 101.5 for Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Any chances that New Jersey is a purple state evaporated as Mikie Sherrill won the governor's mansion by a jaw-dropping margin — and that blue wave trickled down to important local races.

New Jersey's gubernatorial election kicks off with Democrat Mikie Sherrill facing Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Polls opened amid bomb threats, but voters are turning out in strong numbers for this pivotal race.

As the dust settles on a nail-biter of an election, New Jersey has a new governor, and the implications are far-reaching.

Bomb threats were made against at least seven polling locations in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties as voting got underway Tuesday morning according to New Jersey Attorney Matt Platkin.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani said that the threats were "incredibly concerning" but said President Trump's continuing allegations of voter fraud are to blame, according to the Washington Times.

New Jersey's elections faced turmoil Tuesday as bomb threats disrupted polling locations, prompting a swift law enforcement at response.

Hotlines are at the ready, serving as a lifeline for anyone who runs into trouble while casting their vote.

A recent survey reveals a surprising unity among New Jersey voters—affordability is the name of the game as we approach the polls.

With a gender gap making headlines and economic worries at the forefront, New Jersey's gubernatorial race is heating up in unexpected ways.