2025 NJ Governor's race: on Principles & Values


Edward Durr: He is a Christian, blue-collar, and patriotic American

A commercial truck driver for the last 30 years, he has most recently hauled for the Raymour & Flanigan furniture chain. He is a Christian, blue-collar, hard-working, trusting, loyal, and patriotic American and New Jerseyan. Amongst other things, he believes in fiscal responsibility, governmental transparency and lower taxes.
Source: 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial campaign website 3D4NJ.com Mar 4, 2025

Steve Fulop: Would oppose legislating definition of antisemitism

Fulop said that he opposes pending legislation in New Jersey that would codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism and cast doubt on the definition itself. "I've done lots of reading about this to come to the conclusion why I think that specific definition is counter-productive," Fulop said on social media. "I say this in the context of someone who is Jewish, as someone who has a Jewish education, as someone who is a descendent of Holocaust survivors."
Source: Jewish Insider on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race Feb 15, 2025

Jon Bramnick: Wouldn't take Trump's endorsement even if offered

One of the most eloquent and sustained anti-Donald Trump voices in either party, Bramnick arguably faces a more difficult path to the governorship on the heels of Trump's victory over Kamala Harris. Committed to staying on course, Bramnick sees 35% of the Republican electorate worshipping Trump, even as Bramnick - who wouldn't take Trump's endorsement even if offered - maintains an under the radar presence and looks for opportunities to coalesce Reagan, Bush, Eisenhower Republicans.
Source: InsiderNJ.com on 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial race Nov 9, 2024

Josh Gottheimer: I will always stand up to bigotry in all forms

[On Antisemitism]: "I want to assure you: I've got your back in Washington," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), the only Jewish member of the New Jersey Congressional delegation. "I will always stand up to bigotry in all forms and fight hard to protect our core Jersey value of freedom: freedom from fear, freedom from hate, and freedom to worship, live, and learn however you so choose."
Source: 2025 New Jersey Governor race press release, "Antisemitism" May 24, 2024

Ras Baraka: Commitment to building a brighter and more inclusive future

As he pursues the governorship, Baraka's vision for the state is anchored in the core values of equity, opportunity, and community. By prioritizing economic growth, educational advancement, housing accessibility, and inclusive policies, he seeks to empower every resident to thrive and contribute to the state's prosperity. Baraka's unwavering belief in New Jersey's capacity for greatness drives his commitment to building a brighter and more inclusive future for all of New Jersey.
Source: 2025 New Jersey Governor campaign website RasForGovernor.com Feb 24, 2025

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Gubernatorial races in 2026:
  • AK: Mike Dunleavy(R,term-limited)
  • AL: Kay Ivey(R,term-limited)
  • AR: Sarah Huckabee Sanders(R,for re-election)
  • AZ: Katie Hobbs(D,for re-election)
  • CA: Gavin Newsom(D,term-limited)
  • CO: Jared Polis(D,term-limited)
  • CT: Ned Lamont(D,for re-election)
  • FL: Ron DeSantis(R,term-limited)
  • GA: Brian Kemp(R,term-limited)
  • HI: Josh Green(D,for re-election)
  • IA: Kim Reynolds(R,retiring)
  • ID: Brad Little(R,for re-election)
  • IL: J.B. Pritzker(D,for re-election)
  • KS: Laura Kelly(D,term-limited)
  • MA: Maura Healey(D,for re-election)
  • MD: Wes Moore(D,for re-election)
  • ME: Janet Mills(D,term-limited)
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  • MI: Gretchen Whitmer(D,term-limited)
  • MN: Tim Walz(D,retiring)
  • NE: Jim Pillen(R,for re-election)
  • NH: Kelly Ayotte(R,for re-election)
  • NM: Michelle Lujan-Grisham(D,term-limited)
  • NV: Joe Lombardo(R)
  • NY: Kathy Hochul(D,for re-election)
  • OH: Mike DeWine(R,term-limited)
  • OK: Kevin Stitt(R,term-limited)
  • OR: Tina Kotek(D,for re-election)
  • PA: Josh Shapiro(D,for re-election)
  • RI: Dan McKee(D,for re-election)
  • SC: Henry McMaster(R,term-limited)
  • SD: Larry Rhoden(R,for re-election)
  • TN: Bill Lee(R,term-limited)
  • TX: Greg Abbott(R,for re-election)
  • VT: Phil Scott(R,for re-election)
  • WI: Tony Evers(D,retiring)
  • WY: Mark Gordon(R,term-limited)
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