Top NJ lawmaker loses to GOP, dealing blow to Democrats

[TexasTowelie]

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney lost reelection, falling to a Republican newcomer who spent little money and underscoring Democratic woes in the Biden era.

Edward Durr, a furniture company truck driver and first-time officeholder, defeated Sweeney in New Jersey’s 3rd Legislative District, according to results tallied Thursday.

Sweeney’s defeat was unexpected, and has cast the fate of state government into uncertainty.

“It is stunning and shocking and I cannot figure it out,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg said in an interview.

His loss unfolded in a politically competitive suburban Philadelphia district whose counties split their votes between Democrats and Republicans in the presidential elections in 2016 and again in 2020.

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[PortTack]

1. A newcomer that knows nothing about politics. He'll have his 15 minutes of fame b4 he's thrown

Out. Yes, this happens, but NJ is a deep blue state they will be just fine.

[jimfields33]

2. He spent 168 bucks. Who says you need money in campaigning.

He must have talked to the voters. No other reason since no commercials or rally’s. Didn’t the democratic opponent ask for a few debates?