2025 Jersey City mayoral election
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The 2025 Jersey City mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Steven Fulop was eligible to seek re-election to a fourth four-year term, but announced he would instead run for governor.[1]
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Mussab Ali, former president of the Jersey City Board of Education[2]
- Christina Freeman, police officer[3]
- Flash Gordon, Jersey City Department of Parks and Recreation employee and father of former New York Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas[4]
- Jim McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey (2002–2004)[5]
- Bill O’Dea, Hudson County commissioner from the 2nd district (1997–present)[6]
- James Solomon, city councilor from ward E (2017–present)[7]
- Joyce Watterman, president of the Jersey City Council (2023–present) from the at-large district (2013–present)[8]
Declined
[edit]- Steven Fulop, incumbent mayor (2013–present) (ran for governor)[9]
- Jerry Walker, Hudson County commissioner from the 3rd district (2018–present), candidate for mayor in 2013, and candidate for New Jersey's 10th congressional district in 2024[10] (running for State Assembly)[11]
Endorsements
[edit]Mussab Ali
- U.S. representatives
- Ro Khanna, U.S. representative from California's 17th congressional district (2017–present)[12]
- Ilhan Omar, U.S. representative from Minnesota's 5th congressional district (2019–present)[13]
- Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, Minnesota attorney general (2019–present)[14]
- Individuals
- Organizations
Jim McGreevey
- U.S. representatives
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, U.S. representative from New Jersey's 12th congressional district (2015–present)[17]
- Albio Sires, mayor of West New York (1995–2006, 2023–present), former U.S. representative from New Jersey's 8th congressional district (2006–2023)[18]
- Statewide officials
- Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey (2018–present)[19]
- Ed Rendell, former governor of Pennsylvania (2003–2011)[20]
- State legislators
- Raj Mukherji, state senator from the 32nd district (2024–present)[21]
- Nicholas Sacco, former state senator from the 32nd district (1994–2024) and mayor of North Bergen (1991–present)[22]
- Brian Stack, state senator from the 33rd district (2008–present) and mayor of Union City (2000–present)[23]
- Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[24]
- County officials
- Frank Sadeghi, Ocean County commissioner[25]
- Local officials
- Rich Boggiano, Jersey City councilor from ward C (2013–present)[21]
- Jerramiah Healy, former mayor of Jersey City (2004–2013)[21]
- Gerald McCann, former mayor of Jersey City (1981–1985, 1989–1992)[24]
- Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston (2010–2016)[26]
- 6 other mayors[18][22]
- Party officials
- George Gilmore, Ocean County Republican chair[25]
- Craig Guy, Hudson County Democratic chair and Hudson County Executive (2024–present)[27]
- Labor unions
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825[28]
- Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association[29]
- Jersey City Police Superior Officers Association[29]
- Laborers' International Union of North America[30]
- New Jersey Carpenters Union[31]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 360[32]
- Organizations
Bill O’Dea
James Solomon
- Labor unions
- Committee of Interns and Residents[34]
- SEIU 32BJ (co-endorsement with O'Dea)[33]
- Local officials
- Frank Gilmore, Jersey City councilor from ward F (2021–present)[35]
Declined to endorse
- Local officials
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[36]
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Mussab Ali |
Jim McGreevey |
Bill O'Dea |
James Solomon |
Joyce Watterman |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Research (D)[37][A] | July 24–27, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 5% | 27% | 11% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 22% |
| Opiniones Latinas/ McLaughlin & Associates[38][B] |
June 18–24, 2025 | 600 (LV) | – | 5% | 38% | 12% | 18% | 5% | – | 23% |
| Impact Research (D)[37][A] | August 16–20, 2024 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 6% | 28% | 8% | 16% | 4% | 3% | 36% |
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of October 15, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mussab Ali (D) | $60,040.00 | $57,419.38 | $206,056.03 |
| Flash Gordon (D) | |||
| Jim McGreevey (D) | $100,186.64 | $247,997.05 | $1,151,661.51 |
| Bill O’Dea (D) | $171,836.35 | $9,919.91 | $589,725.66 |
| James Solomon (D) | $208,841.67 | $18,583.30 | $409,646.72 |
| Joyce Watterman (D) | $16,100.00 | $33,482.06 | $84,607.37 |
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission | |||
Notes
[edit]- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
Partisan clients
References
[edit]- ^ Wildstein, David (January 3, 2023). "Telegraphing gubernatorial bid, Fulop won't seek re-election as Jersey City mayor in 2025". New Jersey Globe. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (April 9, 2024). "Former Jersey City school board president jumps into mayor's race". New Jersey Globe. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Jersey City Police Officer, Lifelong Resident Joins Race for Jersey City Mayor". TAPinto. June 5, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Wildstein, David (January 22, 2024). "Flash Gordon — that's his real name — will run for mayor of Jersey City". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Cole, Kirstin (November 9, 2023). "Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey enters Jersey City mayoral race". WPIX. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ Cruz, David (November 20, 2023). "Hudson County commissioner joins Jersey City mayoral race". NJ Spotlight News. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (September 19, 2024). "Solomon launches bid for Jersey City mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Wildstein, David (June 20, 2024). "Watterman joins race for Jersey City mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Wildstein, David (April 11, 2023). "Fulop announces bid for Governor in 2025". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (May 9, 2024). "Jerry Walker Will Run In NJ-10 Special Election, Per Hudson County View". New Jersey Globe.
[Walker] had been exploring another campaign for mayor in 2025, a campaign that might still go forward if his congressional bid isn't successful.
- ^ Wildstein, David (January 3, 2025). "Hudson County prepares for war in three Assembly districts, Sheriff's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Heinis, John (May 7, 2025). "U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna endorses former Jersey City BOE Pres. Mussab Ali for mayor". Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Heinis, John (May 20, 2025). "Congresswoman Ilhan Omar supporting Mussab Ali for Jersey City mayor". Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ McDonell, Alexis (February 5, 2025). "Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Endorses Mussab Ali for Jersey City Mayor". Jersey City Times. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ Ulloa, Daniel (January 7, 2025). "Actor Kal Penn delivers comedy set for Mussab Ali for Jersey City mayor fundraiser". Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ "State Legislative & Municipal". Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ Wildstein, David (May 1, 2025). "Bonnie Watson Coleman endorses Jim McGreevey for Jersey City mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (September 12, 2023). "Three Hudson mayors tell McGreevey to run in Jersey City". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (January 21, 2025). "Murphy will back McGreevey for Jersey City mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ Wildstein, David (June 12, 2025). "Former Pennsylvania governor, Philly mayor endorses McGreevey in Jersey City". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c Heinis, John (March 23, 2024). "State Senator Mukherji endorses former Gov. McGreevey for Jersey City mayor". Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (September 19, 2023). "Five Hudson mayors urge McGreevey to run in Jersey City". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (May 26, 2023). "Stack, others want McGreevey to run for Jersey City mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ a b "Primary School 11/16". November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Heinis, John (September 16, 2024). "Ocean County GOP's Gilmore to co-host McGreevey for Jersey City mayor event". Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (February 27, 2025). "National LGBTQ group supports McGreevey for mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ Wildstein, David (November 16, 2023). "Craig Guy endorses McGreevey for mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (January 8, 2024). "Operating Engineers go with McGreevey for mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "Jersey City POBA Backs McGreevey for Mayor". December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (November 22, 2023). "Teamsters support O'Dea, Laborers go with McGreevey". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (November 27, 2023). "Carpenters Union endorsing McGreeveey". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ Blackburn, Zach (March 19, 2025). "UFCW local endorses McGreevey for Jersey City mayor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ a b Blackburn, Zach (April 3, 2025). "32BJ SEIU endorses two Jersey City mayoral candidates". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ "Committee of Interns and Residents SEIU Endorses James Solomon for Jersey City Mayor". June 23, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ Heinis, John (April 3, 2025). "Solomon and Gilmore trade endorsements in Jersey City municipal elections". Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Wildstein, David (July 10, 2025). "Baraka will appear at Solomon event in Jersey City (Updated)". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ a b McCarthy, Craig; Oliveira, Alex (August 11, 2025). "Jersey City mayoral race now neck and neck between Solomon and ex-Gov. McGreevey: new poll". New York Post. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ Milone, Andy; Morrill, Aaron (August 13, 2025). "JA McGreevey Poll Gives Him a Commanding Lead: Opponents Don't Buy it". Jersey City Times. Retrieved August 14, 2025.