2021 New Jersey elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of New Jersey on November 2, 2021. Primary elections were held on June 8. All elected offices at the state level are on the ballot in this election cycle, including Governor and Lieutenant Governor for four-year terms, all 80 seats in the New Jersey General Assembly for two-year terms, and all 40 seats in the State Senate for four-year terms. In addition to the gubernatorial and State Legislative elections, numerous county offices and County Commissioners in addition to municipal offices were up for election. There were also two statewide ballot questions as well.
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Governor
{{main|2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election
| country = New Jersey
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial election
| previous_year = 2017
| next_election = 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election
| next_year = 2025
| image_size = x150px
| election_date = November 2, 2021
| turnout = 40.5%{{cite web|title=Total Number of Registered Voters, Ballots Cast, Ballots Rejected, Percentage of Ballots Cast and the Total Number of Election Districts in New Jersey|url=https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2021/2021-general-election-voter-turnout.pdf|publisher=Secretary of State of New Jersey|access-date=November 30, 2021|date=November 30, 2021}} ({{increase}}2.0%)
| image1=File:Governor Phil Murphy 2023.jpg
| nominee1 = Phil Murphy
| party1 = Democratic
| running_mate1 = Sheila Oliver
| popular_vote1 = 1,339,471
| percentage1 = 51.2%
| image2 = File:Jack Ciattarelli December 2021 (cropped 2).jpg
| nominee2 = Jack Ciattarelli
| party2 = Republican Party (United States)
| running_mate2 = Diane Allen
| popular_vote2 = 1,255,185
| percentage2 = 48.0%
| map_image = {{switcher
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| map_size =
| map_caption = Murphy: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933E5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0d0596|>90%}}
Ciattarelli: {{legend0|#ffb2b2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#e27f7f|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#d72f30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#c21b18|80–90%}}
{{legend0|#ae8bb1|Tie}}
| title = Governor
| before_election = Phil Murphy
| before_party = Democratic Party (United States)
| after_election = Phil Murphy
| after_party = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
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State senate
{{main|2021 New Jersey State Senate election}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2021 New Jersey State Senate election
| country = New Jersey
| type = legislative
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2017 New Jersey State Senate election
| previous_year = 2017
| next_election = 2023 New Jersey State Senate election
| next_year = 2023
| seats_for_election = All 40 seats in the New Jersey Senate
| majority_seats = 21
| election_date = November 2, 2021
| image1 = x185px
| leader1 = Steve Sweeney
(lost re-election)
| color1 = 0000FF
| party1 = Democratic
| leader_since1 = January 12, 2010
| leaders_seat1 = 3rd (West Deptford)
| last_election1 = 25 seats, 59.1%
| seats_before1 = 25
| seats1 = 24
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 1
| popular_vote1 = 1,296,465
| percentage1 = 51.9%
| swing1 = {{decrease}} 7.2 pp
| image2 = x185px
| leader2 = Thomas Kean Jr.
(retired)
| color2 = FF0000
| party2 = Republican
| leader_since2 = January 8, 2008
| leaders_seat2 = 21st (Westfield)
| last_election2 = 15 seats, 40.7%
| seats_before2 = 14
| seats2 = 16
| seat_change2 = {{increase}} 2
| popular_vote2 = 1,199,006
| percentage2 = 48.0%
| swing2 = {{increase}} 7.3 pp
| map_image = 2021 New Jersey State Senate election results map.svg
| map_size = x300px
| map_alt =
| map_caption = {{legend0|#CA0120|Republican gain}} {{legend0|#F48882|Republican hold}}
{{legend0|#0671B0|Democratic gain}} {{legend0|#92C5DE|Democratic hold}}
| title = Senate President
| before_election = Steve Sweeney
| before_party = Democratic Party (United States)
| after_election = Nicholas Scutari{{cite web |last1=Catalini |first1=Mike |title=NJ Senate Dems Pick Scutari as Leader After Sweeney's Stunning Loss to Truck Driver |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-senate-dems-pick-scutari-as-leader-after-sweeneys-stunning-loss-to-truck-driver/3399771/ |website=WNBC |access-date=November 12, 2021 |date=November 12, 2021}}
| after_party = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
The 2021 New Jersey State Senate election was held on November 2, 2021. New Jersey voters elected state senators in all of the state's legislative districts for a two-year term to the New Jersey Senate.{{Cite web|url=https://www.state.nj.us/state/|title=New Jersey Secretary of State|website=state.nj.us|language=en}} This was the first election since 1991 where Republicans net gained state Senate seats. Democrats would later be restored to 25 seats following the party switch of Samuel D. Thompson in 2023.
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General Assembly
{{main|2021 New Jersey General Assembly election}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2021 New Jersey General Assembly election
| country = New Jersey
| type = legislative
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2019 New Jersey General Assembly election
| previous_year = 2019
| next_election = 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election
| next_year = 2023
| seats_for_election = All 80 seats in the New Jersey General Assembly
| majority_seats = 41
| election_date = November 2, 2021
| image1 =
| leader1 = Craig Coughlin
| color1 = 0000FF
| party1 = Democratic
| leader_since1 = January 9, 2018
| leaders_seat1 = 19th (Woodbridge)
| last_election1 = 52 seats, 55.3%
| seats_before1 = 52
| seats1 = 46
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 6
| popular_vote1 = 2,521,259
| percentage1 = 51.6%
| swing1 = {{decrease}} 9.33 pp
| image2 =
| leader2 = Jon Bramnick
(retired)
| color2 = FF0000
| party2 = Republican
| leader_since2 = January 17, 2012
| leaders_seat2 = 21st (Westfield)
(ran for Senate)
| last_election2 = 28 seats, 44.1%
| seats_before2 = 28
| seats2 = 34
| seat_change2 = {{increase}} 6
| popular_vote2 = 2,351,564
| percentage2 = 48.2%
| swing2 = {{increase}} 9.13 pp
| map_image = 2021 New Jersey General Assembly election map.svg
| map_size = 400px
| map_caption = Results:
{{legend0|#92C5DE|Democratic hold}}
{{legend0|#F48882|Republican hold}} {{legend0|#CA0120|Republican gain}}
| title = Speaker
| before_election = Craig Coughlin
| before_party = Democratic
| after_election = Craig Coughlin{{cite web |title=Coughlin Backed as Speaker- and its Impact on Senate Prez |url=https://www.insidernj.com/coughlin-backed-speaker-impact-senate-prez/ |website=Insider NJ |access-date=November 13, 2021 |date=November 4, 2021}}
| after_party = Democratic
}}
The 2021 New Jersey General Assembly election was held on November 2, 2021. New Jersey voters elected two Assembly members in all of the state's legislative districts for a two-year term to the New Jersey General Assembly.{{cite web|url=https://www.state.nj.us/state/|title=New Jersey Secretary of State|website=state.nj.us|language=en}}
All 80 seats of the New Jersey General Assembly were up for election. Democrats held a 52-28 majority in the lower house prior to the election. The members of the New Jersey Legislature are chosen from 40 electoral districts. Each district elects one state senator and two State Assembly members. New Jersey uses coterminous legislative districts for both its State Senate and General Assembly.
Ultimately, Republicans gained six seats in the chamber, reducing Democrats' majority to 46-34. They flipped both seats in the 2nd, 3rd, and 11th districts.
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Ballot measures
Two statewide questions were on the ballot, one of which was approved by voters:
- Public Question Number 1, Allows wagering on postseason college sports competitions held in N.J. and competitions in which a N.J.-based college team participates. This amendment was defeated.
[[File:2021 New Jersey Question 1 results map by county.svg|250px|thumb|Question 1 Results by county
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|{{legend|#BCBC83|60–70%}}
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- Public Question Number 2, Allows organizations to use raffle money to raise money for their own organization. This amendment passed.
[[File:2021 New Jersey Question 2 results map by county.svg|250px|thumb|Question 2 Results by county
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|{{legend|#47729E|70–80%}}
|{{legend|#7D9CBB|60–70%}}
|{{legend|#B6C8D9|50–60%}}
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