Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey Announces Mayoral Run in Jersey City

McGreevey, first openly gay governor and pioneer of the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, seeks political re-entry in 2025 after nearly two decades of absence following a resignation due to extramarital affair.

Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, who made history as the nation's first openly gay governor, has announced his bid for the mayor's office in Jersey City in 2025.
The announcement marks McGreevey's potential return to politics nearly two decades after his resignation amid a scandal involving an extramarital affair with a male staffer.
The former governor has shared his belief in second chances, highlighting his own journey of personal and professional growth, including his decision to train as a priest after leaving politics.
Since leaving office, McGreevey has made notable contributions to society, notably founding the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, a program focused on providing job training, counseling, and other services to individuals released from prison.
If successful, McGreevey will be succeeding three-term Mayor Steve Fulop, who has declared his intention to run for governor in 2025.