Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We’re thrilled that so many chose to show up and cast their ballots over the 9-day early voting period.” – NJ Secretary of State Tahesha Way on the nearly 2M voters who have already cast their ballots
TOP STORY: CD-7 Flashpoint: Heading Down to the Wire with Kean v. Altman
On the chance you weren’t aware, today is Election Day, with the presidency, Senate, House, county and local races up for grabs.
More than 1.9M New Jerseyans have voted already, according to NJ Monitor.
NJ PBS and NJ Spotlight will offer comprehensive and multiplatform election night coverage.
Multiple storylines are coming to a historic inflection point in this election.
Election winners are unlikely to be named early, despite widespread early voting, according to Burlington County Times.
Residents will elect the first new Senator since 2013, but few House seats are in play in the state, according to NJ Monitor.
Just about everyone is feeling election stress, according to NJ Spotlight.
Here are some common questions about voting, according to NJ Globe.
Immigration is central in the election, according to NJ Spotlight.
See the early voting turnout by county, according to NJ101.5.
Atlantic County awarded a $14M contract built the second NARTP building, according to Downbeach.
Monmouth County led the way with in-person early voting this year.
CarePoint Health filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to Hudson County View.
ICYMI: NJ warming up to early voting.
2025 gubernatorial candidates converged at a housing conference.
The ABC-NJ announced Andrew LeFavre as their new Director of Government Affairs.
McKoy was named acting CEO of the Gateway Development Corporation, according to ROI-NJ.
Legal marijuana prices could go up if the tax increases, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Former Assembly Speaker Chuck Haytaian passed away.
ICYMI: Bramnick bucked his party
In Asbury Park, a community input session will be held on the municipal energy master plan, according to TAPinto.
In Atlantic City, the city will remain under state supervision for at least another year, according to the Press of Atlantic City. The mayor was charged with witness tampering in the alleged child abuse case, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Bound Brook, a redevelopment plan was rejected, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Clinton Township, a third cop is suing the department, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Downe, a wildfire was contained, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Egg Harbor Township, a suitcase left by a ballot box prompted the bomb sqaud, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Jersey City, official discussed hiring a new BA, according to Hudson County View.
In Paterson, former Mayor Rooney passed away, according to Paterson Press. A 40-year veteran of the police department will be the new head officer, according to Paterson Press.
In Paramus, the planning board is reviewing the billboard ordinance, according to TAPinto.
In Paulsboro, the mayor says massive offshore wind monopiles are being scrapped at a wind port, according to NJ.com.
In Plainfied, Wyatt will challenge Mayor Mapp again, according to NJ Globe.
In Readington, officials questioned affordable housing quotas, according to TAPinto. Political eavesdropping targets responded to charges, according to NJ Hills.
In Sayreville, the defense wants evidence tossed in the Dwumfour murder case, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Scotch Plains, the Aaa bond rating was maintained, according to TAPinto.
In Toms River, the town is suing the banished first aid squad over 24k gallons of gas, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Vineland, a new fire chief was tapped, according to the Courier Post.
In Wayne, quarry rules were updated, according to NorthJersey.com.
ICYMI: In Howell, little unity w/in GOP; in Marlboro, tensions rising in the BOE race; in Somerville, JFK is on the ballot; in Randolph, council control at stake with huge significance
AROUND THE WEB:
Principled Republicans saved us in 2020. We need them again now. | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- Four years ago, American democracy was rescued by principled Republicans who had the guts to resist Donald Trump. Mike Pence refused to block certification of the results on Jan. 6. Brad Raffensperger refused to “find” 11,000 votes in Georgia. And Republican judges across the country, including some appointed by Trump, rejected every bogus claim of conspiracy. We’re going to need that gang to step up again if we hope to have a clean election that is accepted as legitimate across the political spectrum. So, please, save one of your prayers for them.
‘Election Day is not results day’: Get ready for a wait to find out who’s president
Ariana Figueroa, NJ Monitor
- Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Monday hopscotched across swing states and prepared for what could be an exceedingly tense election night watch as the 2024 presidential election sped to a close. So far, more than 80.6 million Americans have voted, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab.
Harris, Trump supporters ‘live in their own worlds’
Briana Vannozzi, NJ Monitor
- The latest round of swing-state polling shows the presidential race is far too close to call with no clear advantage for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump in any of the seven battleground states.
Op-Ed: New Jersey’s sentencing laws are broken
Joseph Krakora, NJ Spotlight
- New Jersey’s criminal sentencing laws are broken and in need of reform. They rely too heavily on mandatory minimum sentences and restrictions and limitations on parole. They give prosecutors too much power at the expense of judicial discretion to fashion fair sentences.
Still have your New Jersey mail-in ballot? Here are your options
Lori Comstock, Newton New Jersey Herald
- Mail-in voting is a great convenience afforded to American voters, but with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you might have forgotten it’s still sitting on the kitchen counter.
A record 25% to 35% of registered voters already cast ballots by Election Day
Michelle Brunetti Post, Press of Atlantic City
- The Atlantic County Board of Elections has received 17,820 vote-by-mail ballots cast so far, and 37,699 people voted early by machine, elections officials said Monday. That’s more than 55,000 of about 206,000 registered voters in the county who had already cast ballots before Election Day.
Melanie Burney, Philadelphia Inquirer
- When New Jersey relaxed the law in 2019 for child sexual abuse victims to file civil lawsuits against their predators, it opened a floodgate of legal cases. Hundreds of victims who had been unable to bring a claim against their abusers because the statute of limitations had expired came forward.
Two versions of reality are playing out in N.J. We are a world apart, election polling shows.
Riley Yates, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- They’re divided. They’re distrustful. They’re wondering what they will do if the other side wins. And none of that is good for democracy, political analysts worry. As New Jersey voters cast ballots for president in this superheated election, they are worlds apart, according to new polling by Rutgers-Eagleton in partnership with NJ Advance Media.
Here’s how NJ.com, The Star-Ledger covers Election Day
Enrique Lavín, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Election Day is one of the most meaningful events for news journalists.
See how North Jersey towns voted in 2016, 2020 elections with our interactive maps
Lori Comstock, NorthJersey.com
- New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the nation, but it typically leans Democrat in presidential elections. But take a peek at North Jersey, with its rural farmland and towns to the far western corner with just a handful of residents — looking at you Walpack — and bustling cities to the east, with exploding populations in Newark and Paterson, and the state’s diversity is stark. So unsurprisingly, so is the political landscape.
Do you live among Democrats or Republicans? How N.J. counties break red and blue for big election.
Jelani Gibson, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Election Day is almost here, and it’s time to take our pre-election look at how many Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters are registered in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties.
Averting another MAGA catastrophe: Vote for Altman, Kim and Harris | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- Below is a recap of the endorsements made by the Star-Ledger in this election cycle, which were guided by a familiar principle: Donald Trump is a seminal menace – as a president, a candidate, a citizen, and a human being – and to encourage him in any way will further debase American democracy. The prospect of a GOP majority in either chamber of Congress is problematic, because there is no abyss that most Republicans won’t follow Trump into.
Katherine Rodriguez, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Election Day 2024, which falls on Tuesday, Nov. 5 this year, is a state holiday. New Jersey voters can start heading to the polls when they open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
As presidential campaign rockets toward end, 7 big things that happened this weekend
Ariana Figueroa, Jacob Fischler and Jennifer Shutt, NJ Monitor
- On the final frantic Sunday of the presidential race, while Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a Black church service in Michigan, former President Donald Trump told supporters at a Pennsylvania rally that he “shouldn’t have left” the White House after he lost the 2020 presidential election. At a campaign rally at an airplane tarmac in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Trump again perpetuated the falsehood that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him and claimed that this year’s election would also be stolen because election results could take a while to be counted.
The O’Toole Chronicles: Election Day Etiquette
Kevin O’Toole, NJ Globe
- Many of you will wake up tomorrow morning and realize that months, perhaps years, of planning and preparation are about to come to an end – good or bad. As a candidate on Election Day, what do you do? You’ve gone from knocking on doors, dialing for dollars, meet and greets to now waiting 14 hours (or longer thanks to some changes in vote counting) for democracy to decide your fate. It is no longer in your control. There’s nothing more YOU can do. What a strange feeling. Let’s explore this a bit.
Presenting the 2024 NJBIZ Commercial Real Estate Power List
NJBIZ
- New Jersey’s commercial real estate market has been generating heat and headlines for several years now. The industrial sector, in particular, has been white hot with the continuing growth of e-commerce and online shopping – even in the face of a NIMBY backlash against warehouses.
A presidential campaign unlike any other ends on Tuesday. Here’s how we got here
Associated Press
- It may take days to know the final result, which could be just another surprise in a campaign that’s been full of them.
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Insider NJ’s Daily Morning Briefing for November 5, 2024
As New Jersey residents wake up to start their day on November 5, 2024, they can rely on Insider NJ’s daily morning briefing to get them up to speed on the latest news and developments in the state. With a focus on politics, policy, and current events, Insider NJ provides readers with a comprehensive overview of what’s happening in the Garden State.
One of the top stories in today’s briefing is the upcoming gubernatorial election, which is set to take place in just a few days. Incumbent Governor Phil Murphy is facing off against Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in what is expected to be a closely contested race. Insider NJ provides readers with the latest polling data, campaign updates, and analysis of the key issues at stake in the election.
In addition to the gubernatorial race, Insider NJ also covers a wide range of other topics in its morning briefing. From legislative developments in Trenton to local news from across the state, readers can stay informed about all the important events shaping New Jersey’s political landscape.
Insider NJ’s morning briefing also includes a roundup of national news, providing readers with a broader perspective on the issues facing the country as a whole. From updates on the economy to coverage of major international events, Insider NJ ensures that its readers are well-informed about the latest developments both at home and abroad.
Overall, Insider NJ’s daily morning briefing is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to stay informed about the latest news and developments in New Jersey. With its comprehensive coverage of politics, policy, and current events, Insider NJ helps readers start their day off on the right foot by providing them with all the information they need to know to stay ahead of the curve.
