New Jersey Decides: 2025 gubernatorial election. New Jersey 101.5 covers the debates, campaign updates and results in the election for the state's next governor.
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Defiant Newark mayor released after ICE protest arrest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was released after spending several hours in custody following his arrest at a new federal immigration detention center he has been protesting against.

Child rapists, killers, gangsters: Who's at Newark ICE facility?
In a statement denouncing lawmakers, federal Homeland Security officials also highlighted some of the detainees at Delaney Hall and recent ICE arrests in Newark.

From DEI to deportation, NJ GOP candidates lay out their plans
Three GOP hopefuls clash on NJ PBS over immigration, education, and healthcare.

NJ voting being watched by FBI in new ‘Voter Integrity’ effort
Rooting out ineligible voters and cracking down on election fraud are priorities of a task force launched by U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.

Wages for NJ tipped workers: What the next governor could do
We asked all 10 Democrats and Republicans on the primary ballot for New Jersey governor about a plan to raise the base wage for tipped workers.

The next governor of NJ? All the candidates, latest poll results
As the June 10th primary elections for New Jersey nears, a new survey from The Rutgers Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling shows the state of the governor's race with just over a month to go.

Trump's top prosecutor reacts to 'sanctuary' memo to troopers
Implemented in 2018 by then-Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and Gov. Phil Murphy during his first term, the law prevented all law enforcement from asking people about their immigration status unless it was relevant to an investigation.

Who will Trump endorse for NJ governor?
President Donald Trump's endorsement in the June 10 Republican primary could complicate things in a general election, where the winner of a six-person Democratic field awaits.

NJ congressman says defense secretary lied and should resign
A member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign.

Spiller's Run For Governor: Union Funds And Teacher Dissent In NJ
NJEA President Sean Spiller is running for governor of New Jersey, backed by a controversial $35 million union fund, igniting outrage among teachers over union dues usage.