The Senate race in New Jersey is seen as crucial for the Democrats, who are bracing for potential losses of their seats in states like North Dakota and Missouri that President Trump carried in 2016. Read moreNew Jersey has not elected a Republican senator in more than 40 years, but the scandal-plagued Democratic incumbent, Robert Menendez, is locked in a tough race against Bob Hugin, a Republican pharmaceutical executive. Liberal voter enthusiasm could spell trouble for Republicans elsewhere in New Jersey, where several Republican House members are facing strong challenges. Most state offices are not up for election this year, but there are special elections to fill vacancies in some legislative districts, and a statewide ballot proposition for a bond issue to finance school projects.

Source: New York Times November 06, 2018 15:01 UTC