Matthew Klein Archives - New Jersey Globe

The New Jersey governor’s race is here. America is watching.

September 2, 2025 11:00 amSeptember 3, 2025 12:54 pm

The summer is over, Labor Day has come and gone, and New Jersey’s gubernatorial election is here. When all is said and done, the race between Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-Somerville) will likely only be...

Cook Political Report shifts Gottheimer’s district off the playing field

August 14, 2025 12:51 pmAugust 14, 2025 4:57 pm

At the beginning of this cycle, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Tenafly)’s 5th congressional district looked like a potential wild-card opportunity for Republicans looking to flip seats. The Bergen County-based district swung sharply to the right last year, supporting Kamala Harris just...

Cook Political Report lists governor’s race Lean Democrat

December 6, 2024 5:51 pmDecember 6, 2024 5:57 pm

The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter released its first rating of New Jersey’s gubernatorial race Friday, listing it Lean Democrat and calling it “about as clear as the Hudson River.” Matthew Klein, Cook’s gubernatorial analyst, said the abolition of...