A general election was held in the U.S. state of New Jersey on November 7, 2017. Primary elections were held on June 6. All elected offices at the state level were 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 Freeholders in addition to municipal offices were up for election. There were two statewide ballot questions and some counties and municipalities also had a local ballot question. Non-partisan local elections, some school board elections, and some fire district elections were also held throughout the year.
All 40 seats of the New Jersey Senate were up for election. Prior to the elections, Democrats held a 24âÂÂ16 majority in the upper house. Democrats picked up an open seat in District 7 and defeated a Republican incumbent in District 11, while Republicans defeated an appointed Democratic incumbent in District 2. Overall, this resulted in Democrats having a net gain of one seat, increasing their majority to 25âÂÂ15.
All 80 seats of the New Jersey General Assembly were up for election. Prior to the elections, Democrats held a 52âÂÂ28 majority in the lower house. Overall, the Democrats increased their majority by 2 to a supermajority at 54âÂÂ26, thanks to holding all their seats as well as picking up open seats in District 2 and District 16.
Two statewide questions were on the ballot. Both were approved by voters:
Question 1<br />
Question 2<br />
Question 1<br />
Question 2
Various county and municipal elections were held simultaneously, including elections for mayor in Atlantic City, Hoboken, and Jersey City.