Overview
- James Solomon and former Gov. Jim McGreevey advanced to a two-person runoff on December 2 after no candidate won a majority in the seven-way mayoral race.
- Unofficial tallies from the Hudson County Clerk show Solomon leading with about 29% (roughly 17,200 votes) to McGreevey’s 25% (about 15,000).
- Solomon called for six head-to-head debates, including two televised, and McGreevey said he welcomes debating in every ward of the city.
- The New Jersey Working Families Party said it will work to elect Solomon in the runoff, signaling organized progressive support.
- Third-place finisher Bill O’Dea is viewed by analysts as a potential kingmaker, while multiple Jersey City council contests also move to December runoffs with Wards E and F decided.