The New Jersey Working Families Party expressed enthusiasm for progressive wins in Jersey City, citing wins for mayor, city council, and state Assembly in the 32nd Legislative District.
“We are proud of James Solomon’s strong showing in the Jersey City mayor’s race. These results only embolden us to continue our work to elect Solomon, a true progressive champion, to the mayor’s office in the December runoff election,” New Jersey Working Families Party State Director Antoinette Miles said in a statement.
“We know that, together, we can defeat Jim McGreevey and ensure that Jersey City’s mayor is fighting for working families and not Donald Trump’s billionaire friends and powerful real estate developers like the Kushners. At the same time, we congratulate the members of our City Council slate who won election: Eleana Little and Frank Gilmore. These candidates will continue advancing progressive policies through the City Council.”
Solomon was the top vote getter yesterday, defeating former Gov. Jim McGreevey by about four percentage points and they’re both heading to the December 2nd runoff, as HCV first reported…