Steve Sweeney's Bid for N.J. Governor Gains Momentum

Former Senate President Steve Sweeney has announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor in New Jersey in 2025. Sweeney, who emphasizes his commitment to fighting for vulnerable New Jerseyans and making the state more affordable, joins Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop as the second announced Democratic candidate. Sweeney's campaign will focus on issues such as a tax system that benefits families, better public schools, increased funding for local police, and a constitutional amendment to protect legal abortion. He begins his bid with a strong political base in South Jersey and support from building trades unions, but his chances rely on an expanded field of candidates where South Jersey's influence is amplified.