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James Solomon Wins Jersey City Mayoral Runoff Election

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James Solomon Wins Jersey City Mayoral Runoff Election

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Jersey City voters elected Councilmember James Solomon mayor on Tuesday, defeating former Governor Jim McGreevey in a runoff after no candidate won a majority on Nov. 4. Election returns showed Solomon building a decisive lead as precincts reported, and he declared plans to prioritize affordable housing, tenant protections, and school investments. McGreevey, seeking a political comeback two decades after resigning as governor, conceded and thanked supporters. The campaign concentrated on housing affordability, taxes, and development policy, with endorsements for Solomon from several local and national Democrats and financial advantage reported for McGreevey. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

2004 — Jim McGreevey resigned as New Jersey governor amid scandal and left elected office.
2017 — James Solomon was elected to the Jersey City Council and later reelected to serve local government roles.
Nov. 4 — A seven-candidate general election produced Solomon with ~29% and McGreevey with ~25%, triggering a runoff.
Mid-November — Major endorsements and campaign resources were reported; Solomon received several high-profile endorsements while McGreevey reported larger fundraising totals.
Runoff Tuesday — James Solomon defeated Jim McGreevey and was declared Jersey City’s mayor.