Major Virginia New Jersey Governor Debates Focus on Taxes Immigration Trump

The New Jersey lieutenant governor candidates, Democrat Dale Caldwell and Republican Jim Gannon, participated in a live debate addressing key issues such as state taxes, immigration, energy production, and responses to President Donald Trump. Caldwell, president of Centenary University and a Methodist pastor, is running alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, while Gannon, Morris County Sheriff, runs with Republican Jack Ciattarelli. The debate was hosted by PIX11 News and Kean University and was broadcast on multiple platforms to reach a wide audience. This debate was the only lieutenant governor debate in the 2025 New Jersey race, complementing the gubernatorial debates scheduled separately, including a notable debate on October 8 hosted by Rutgers University and several media outlets. The lieutenant governor role, established after a 2005 constitutional amendment, includes responsibilities such as acting governor when the governor is out of state and has the power to sign or veto bills and issue emergency declarations. Voters have until October 14 to register for the upcoming election, which is one of only two gubernatorial elections happening in the U.S. in 2025.