ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — Atlantic City, one of the Garden State’s preeminent tourist attractions, became a destination spot this week for a special set of visitors: leading candidates for governor next year.

New Jersey talk radio host Bill Spadea, a candidate in the state’s 2025 gubernatorial race, posted an ad showcasing an artificial intelligence voice mimicking his opponent about his old anti-Trump quotes.

Republicans made inroads in New York and New Jersey this election, spurring hopes that the party could further erode Democrats’ grip on states seen as deep-blue bastions. Vice President

Snow fell in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey covering the roads, and plows were already in motion, moving the snow.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced his candidacy for New Jersey governor on Friday morning in South Hackensack. He joins a crowded race.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Montclair Democrat who represents the 11th Congressional District, is running for New Jersey governor.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey has launched a long-expected campaign for governor. He pledged Friday to make the state more affordable.

Snow blanketed some neighborhoods across the Tri-State Area on Friday. High Point saw the highest snow total in the area with 20 inches. Neighbors there also dealt with power outages because of the weather.

Other Democratic candidates include Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and former Senate President Steve Sweeney.

Deep blue New York and New Jersey saw the largest shifts nationwide toward President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election, according to a top analyst. Dave Wasserman, a senior editor and elections analyst with the nonpartisan Cook Political Report,

Mikie Sherrill joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to run to replace incumbent Governor Phil Murphy, who is ineligible to run for reelection.

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill threw her hat into the New Jersey gubernatorial ring on Monday, adding her name to a crowded list that includes another Congress member and three mayors.