Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces bid to succeed Phil Murphy as N.J. governor

15 Nov 2024, 23:30 by Don Jacobson · UPI

Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Democrat with strong ties to former President Bill Clinton and the corporate world, on Friday announced a bid to succeed Phil Murphy as governor of New Jersey.

Touting "lower taxes" and "Jersey values," Gottheimer made the announcement at the Runway Diner in South Hackensack, N.J., while surrounded by his family, cheering supporters and local officials.