Progressive topples former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey in Jersey City mayoral runoff
James Solomon, a 41-year-old city councilmember elected with the support of anti-machine progressives, will be the next mayor of New Jersey’s second largest city.
Shortly after polls closed, Solomon was leading with 69 percent of the vote, according to The Associated Press, which called the race.
olomon won Tuesday’s runoff to lead Jersey City, besting disgraced former Gov. Jim McGreevey. Both men are Democrats but from different parts of the party.
“Tonight is a win for Jersey City against the corrupt political machine,” Solomon said in a statement. “Together, we’re going to build a more affordable Jersey City, where everyone has a chance to thrive and where the people are put first, not developers and special interests. My promise to Jersey City is simple: I will be a mayor for you.”
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