New Jersey's new political reality

WNYC News | Jun 6

New Jersey held congressional primaries up and down the state this week ahead of what are expected to be consequential midterm elections in November. In New Jersey's 12th district, which encompasses parts of Middlesex, Mercer, Union and Somerset counties, Dr. Adam Hamawy emerged victorious in a thirteen person Democratic primary.

How did that race get so crowded in the first place? It's the latest sign of a new political reality in New Jersey. 

County political organizations in the state used to be able to place their preferred candidates in an actual line on the ballot with other well known, county endorsed candidates. It gave them a large advantage in the voting booth. But it was outlawed in 2025.

WNYC's Mike Hayes talks about the results and the impact of the end of the "county line" with Weekend Edition host David Furst.

 

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