James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, thwarting ex-NJ Gov. McGreevey's comeback bid

Voters in New Jersey’s second-largest city will get another chance to elect a new mayor Tuesday in a runoff election.

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2 developments
  1. Dec 1, 2025AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Jersey City’s mayoral runoff election
  2. Dec 3, 2025James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, thwarting ex-NJ Gov. McGreevey's comeback bid

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Last development · Dec 3, 2025 — James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, thwarting ex-NJ Gov. McGreevey's comeback bid

How each side is putting it

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NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 300d ago

Jersey City elects new mayor as McGreevey’s comeback bid fails

Ran by 2 outlets· CNN, Gothamist
CNNLean Left· 300d ago

James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Gov. Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects

GothamistLean Left· 300d ago

James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Gov. Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects

CNNLean Left· 301d ago

Jersey City voters will decide on former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback attempt

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NBC New YorkLean Left· 300d ago

James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, halting ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey comeback bid

Ran by 1 outlet· CBS News
CBS NewsCenter· 300d ago

James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, defeating Jim McGreevey, AP projects

CBS NewsCenter· 300d ago

James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, defeating Jim McGreevey, AP projects

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· 300d ago

James Solomon wins Jersey City mayoral race, AP projects

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 300d ago

James Solomon elected Jersey City mayor, thwarting ex-NJ Gov. McGreevey's comeback bid

NBC New YorkLean Left· 302d ago

What to expect in Jersey City's mayoral runoff election

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New York PostLean Right· 300d ago

NJ progressive James Solomon defeats ex-gov Jim McGreevey in Jersey City mayoral race

Winchester StarLean Right· 302d ago· ran in 2 outlets

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Jersey City’s mayoral runoff election

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