A new Marist Poll shows the former governor leading the crowded Democratic mayoral field by double digits just one month out from early voting.

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Eleven candidates are running to replace the term-limited Phil Murphy as governor of New Jersey. The Garden State is one of only two gubernatorial races happening in 2025, and the off-year election will be many New Jerseyans' first chance to vote since the contentious 2024 presidential race.

The 2028 presidential primary contests are still nearly three years away, but the early jockeying to replace President Donald Trump has already started in earnest — at least among Democrats.

New Jersey voters are four weeks away from making their pick in the state's gubernatorial primary election on June 10. Polls suggest that while one Republican candidate may have a lead, Democrats appear more divided about who they are supporting.

Eli Savit said the state attorney general is uniquely positioned to protect Michigan residents from constitutional overreach by the Trump White House.

SHUTDOWN THREAT — “State Republican legislative leaders have torn up a proposed budget ‘framework’ amid finger-pointing and the fallout of Florida Gov. Ron. DeSantis’ pledge to veto an ambitious sales tax plan pushed by House Speaker Daniel Perez,” reports POLITICO’s Gary Fineout.

Smith, who has lived in Madison more than 31 years, named the city’s traffic as a top challenge as well as “a major frustration.” He vowed to pursue funding for road improvements.

Indianapolis 500 practice is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 13. Here is the full practice, qualifying, Carb Day, Snake Pit, Indy 500 schedule.