2021 New Jersey elections

Ageneral electionwas held in theU.S. stateofNew Jerseyon November 2, 2021.Primary electionswere held on June 8. All elected offices at the state level are on the ballot in this election cycle, includingGovernorandLieutenant Governorfor four-year terms, all 80 seats in theNew Jersey General Assemblyfor two-year terms, and all 40 seats in theState Senatefor four-year terms. In addition to the gubernatorial and State Legislative elections, numerouscountyoffices andCounty Commissionersin addition tomunicipaloffices were up for election. There were also two statewide ballot questions as well.

Governor

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2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election

November 2, 2021
Turnout	40.5%(2.0%)
Nominee Phil Murphy Jack Ciattarelli Party Democratic Republican Running mate Sheila Oliver Diane Allen Popular vote 1,339,471 1,255,185 Percentage 51.2% 48.0%
Murphy:40–50%50–60%60–70%70–80%80–90%>90% Ciattarelli:40–50%50–60%60–70%70–80%80–90% Tie
Governorbefore election Phil Murphy Democratic ElectedGovernor Phil Murphy Democratic

State senate

Main article:2021 New Jersey State Senate election

2021 New Jersey State Senate election

November 2, 2021
All 40 seats in theNew Jersey Senate 21 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party Leader Steve Sweeney (lost re-election) Thomas Kean Jr. (retired) Party Democratic Republican Leader since January 12, 2010 January 8, 2008 Leader's seat 3rd(West Deptford) 21st(Westfield) Last election 25 seats, 59.1% 15 seats, 40.7% Seats before 25 14 Seats won 24 16 Seat change 1 2 Popular vote 1,296,465 1,199,006 Percentage 51.9% 48.0% Swing 7.2 pp 7.3 pp
Republican gainRepublican hold Democratic gainDemocratic hold
Senate Presidentbefore election Steve Sweeney Democratic ElectedSenate President Nicholas Scutari Democratic

The2021 New Jersey State Senate electionwas held on November 2, 2021.New Jerseyvoters elected state senators in all of the state's legislative districts for a two-year term to theNew Jersey Senate.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 ofSamuel D. Thompsonin 2023.

General Assembly

Main article:2021 New Jersey General Assembly election

2021 New Jersey General Assembly election

November 2, 2021
All 80 seats in theNew Jersey General Assembly 41 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party Leader Craig Coughlin Jon Bramnick (retired) Party Democratic Republican Leader since January 9, 2018 January 17, 2012 Leader's seat 19th(Woodbridge) 21st(Westfield) (ran for Senate) Last election 52 seats, 55.3% 28 seats, 44.1% Seats before 52 28 Seats won 46 34 Seat change 6 6 Popular vote 2,521,259 2,351,564 Percentage 51.6% 48.2% Swing 9.33 pp 9.13 pp
Results: Democratic hold Republican holdRepublican gain
Speakerbefore election Craig Coughlin Democratic ElectedSpeaker Craig Coughlin Democratic

The2021 New Jersey General Assembly electionwas held on November 2, 2021.New Jerseyvoters elected two Assembly members in all of the state's legislative districts for a two-year term to theNew Jersey General Assembly.

All 80 seats of theNew Jersey General Assemblywere up for election. Democrats held a 52-28 majority in the lower house prior to the election. The members of theNew Jersey Legislatureare chosen from 40 electoral districts. Each district elects one state senator and two State Assembly members. New Jersey uses coterminous legislative districts for both itsState SenateandGeneral 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.

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.
• Public Question Number 2, Allows organizations to use raffle money to raise money for their own organization. This amendment passed.