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In 2025, Democrats clinched victory up and down the ticket in New Jersey as voters decisively rejected Republicans’ extremism and backed Democratic leadership.
Democrats won 57 seats in the Assembly, winning the supermajority for the first time since the 2017 election and the most Democratic seats in over 50 years. The DLCC identified New Jersey as a priority early in 2025 and partnered with state Democrats to build a top-notch program competing across a dozen of the most competitive races across all parts of the state.
The DLCC will continue partnering with New Jersey Democrats to build power and defend progress in their state in future elections.
2025 Victories
The DLCC identified New Jersey as a priority early in 2025 by investing six figures and spotlighting 12 of the most competitive races. Democrats won every single Target Race and flipped 4 seats, securing the largest Democratic majority in over 50 years.
New Jersey LD 03, Assembly
New Jersey LD 08, Assembly
New Jersey LD 08, Assembly
New Jersey LD 38, Assembly
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With nearly three decades of service in the New Jersey legislature, Leader Greenwald is one of the state’s most experienced and trusted lawmakers. A champion for affordability and economic opportunity, he has led efforts to support working families and strengthen New Jersey’s workforce. He believes deeply that health care is a right for all citizens and has fought for improvements in cancer prevention and research and women’s health care, as well as the development of New Jersey’s health care exchange. Leader Greenwald has also been a key architect of legislation that expands access to higher education for all New Jersey students. Known for his steady leadership and principled negotiation style, Leader Greenwald consistently delivers results without compromising Democratic values.
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DLCC Congratulates New Jersey General Election CandidatesDLCC congratulates New Jersey Democrats on the conclusion of the 2017 legislative primary elections. With Democrats well-positioned to retain their largest legislative majorities in nearly 40 years, DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post issued a statement.
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DLCC 2016 Election AnalysisWhile Democrats running for state legislative office fell short of this cycle’s high expectations, Democratic power in state legislatures actually increased. While Republicans gained majorities in just three legislative chambers, Democrats won majorities in at least four. Additionally, Democrats expanded our majorities and added seats in a number of states.
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New York Democrats Victorious in Special ElectionsDemocratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post lauded tonight’s Democratic special election wins in the New York state Senate and Assembly. On Tuesday, New York Democrats Todd Kaminsky, Jamie Williams, and Alice Cancel were elected in Senate District 9 and Assembly Districts 59 and 65, respectively.
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Maine Democrat Triumphant in Special ElectionWASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post lauded tonight’s Democratic special election win in the Maine state Senate. On Tuesday, Maine Democrat Susan Deschambault won the special election in Senate District 32 with 57 percent of the vote. This victory comes on the heels of a series of special election successes in Kentucky and strong Democratic performances in competitive regions in last fall’s legislative general elections in Virginia and New Jersey.
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Strategy Update: 2016 Special ElectionsDemocratic Senator David Dutremble resigned in late January to focus on his health. A special election will be held on March 29 in Senate District 32, which encompasses parts of York County, including the towns of Biddeford, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport.
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Kentucky Democrats Triumphant in House Special ElectionsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2016