Rep. Josh Gottheimer Announces 2025 New Jersey Governor Bid

New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer has officially announced his candidacy for governor in the 2025 election, emphasizing the need to address high living costs and taxes in the state. He aims to make New Jersey more affordable while protecting 'Jersey Values' and leveraging his bipartisan experience from Congress. Gottheimer, who represents the 5th Congressional District, will face competition in the Democratic primary from notable figures like Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. His campaign focuses on economic issues, criticizing New York City's congestion pricing, which he argues unfairly impacts New Jersey commuters. Gottheimer's announcement follows his recent re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he is known for his moderate stance and efforts to promote bipartisan solutions. The Republican field for governor includes former Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli and other notable GOP figures.