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NJNew Jersey Elections & Politics
Political lean
Democratic-leaning — Reliably Democratic in modern presidential elections.
Electoral context
New Jersey has approximately 12 electoral college votes (based on population tier).
Presidents from New Jersey
New Jersey has produced at least one US president — joining a group of 21 states that can claim this distinction.
Key political institutions
- Capital: Trenton — seat of the state government, state capitol building, state legislature
- Governorship: elected statewide every 4 years (most states)
- US Senate seats: 2 (every state has 2)
- US House seats: proportional to population
How New Jersey fits into national politics
New Jersey reliably supports Democratic candidates in modern presidential cycles. Urban areas drive much of this lean.
Note: For up-to-date election results and current polling, refer to official sources: the New Jersey Secretary of State, the Federal Election Commission, and major polling aggregators.
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