The Brian Lehrer Show The Jersey City Mayoral Race
Oct 31, 2025
John Hynes, publisher and political reporter for the Hudson County View, dives into the heated Jersey City mayoral race featuring seven candidates. He highlights the frontrunners, focusing on Bill O'Day’s action-oriented approach and James Solomon’s anti-developer stance. Voter support for each candidate reveals key community issues like infrastructure failures. Hynes also discusses the potential impact of Musab Ali’s strong social media presence as the election approaches, setting the stage for an intriguing runoff.
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Crowded Nonpartisan Race With Runoff
- Jersey City's mayoral race is nonpartisan and crowded with seven candidates.
- If no one gets over 50%, a runoff between the top two occurs on December 2nd.
Three Front-Runners Dominate
- The race is effectively three-way between Jim McGreevey, Bill O'Day, and James Solomon.
- Other candidates include Musab Ali, Joyce Watterman, Christina Freeman, and Caleye Jane Rose with varied support bases.
Voter Regrets Fulop Support
- Debra, a longtime Jersey City resident, described voting for Fulop initially and regretting it.
- She chose Bill O'Day because she wants a mayor who can act immediately and restore constituent focus.