Democrat Phil Murphy is projected to win the New Jersey governor’s race, according to multiple networks.
Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive and U.S. ambassador to Germany, defeated Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno (R), who struggled to gain traction in the race.
Murphy’s victory will also help Democrats maintain control of Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) seat if he’s convicted in his trial. If Menendez resigns from office, New Jersey’s governor will be tasked with appointing his replacement.
Murphy had long been the favorite in the race, thanks to a Democratic electorate and New Jersey backing Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race.
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