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O'Dea Endorses Solomon in Jersey City Runoff After Kim and Baraka Backings

The third major endorsement in three days strengthens Solomon's progressive challenge to HCDO-backed Jim McGreevey.

Andy Kim during an office lottery for new members of Congress on Capitol Hill in 2018. Kim is running for U.S. Senate against New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy.
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Overview

  • Hudson County Commissioner Bill O'Dea, who finished third in the general election, endorsed James Solomon, citing affordability, ethical government and transparency.
  • U.S. Sen. Andy Kim endorsed Solomon on Saturday, praising him as a new-generation leader and highlighting their shared push against New Jersey's political machine.
  • Newark Mayor Ras Baraka endorsed Solomon on Sunday, calling him the progressive choice and pointing to affordable housing as a defining issue.
  • The Dec. 2 runoff was triggered after no candidate surpassed 50% on Election Day, with Solomon leading at more than 29% and former Gov. Jim McGreevey at about 25%.
  • McGreevey is backed by the Hudson County Democratic Organization, while Solomon centers his campaign on affordability, including goals for sub-$1,000 rents and stabilized property taxes.