A town-by-town snapshot of huge political change in one key state
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New Jersey delivered some of the nation’s most dramatic coalition shifts in the 2024 presidential election. Now, those shifts are setting the table for this year’s hard-fought governor’s race — and raising big questions nationally about where communities like these are going in future elections. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: New Jersey’s 2024 voting shifts show President Donald Trump gaining new support in nonwhite working-class towns while Democrats strengthen in wealthier suburbs and shore towns, raising questions about whether the change will last.
Key Points:
- Trump’s biggest gains came in densely populated, heavily nonwhite cities like Paterson, Perth Amboy, Passaic, Elizabeth, and East Newark.
- Democrats have been growing stronger in affluent suburbs, beach towns, and places with many college-educated residents or retirees.
- The article uses town-level election data and Census figures to show how New Jersey’s party coalitions have changed since 2012.
- The shifts could shape the governor’s race and help show whether this is a lasting political change or a Trump-specific trend.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Trump’s shifting coalition shows elections may be less predictable, leaving households and businesses unsure what taxes, spending, and rules may come next.
Positive Impact
New voter groups in New Jersey may push parties to compete for working families, immigrants, and retirees with policies that better match local needs.
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- Primary:President Donald Trumpperson
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- President Donald TrumppersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central political figure whose 2024 coalition gains among nonwhite voters are a core focus of the article.
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Named Republican politician whose 2021 gubernatorial run is used as a key comparison for the state’s shifting coalition.
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A supporting example used to illustrate shifting support among wealthier, educated voters.
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