Overview
- A Public Policy Polling survey for James Solomon’s campaign (Oct. 21–22, 494 likely voters) reports Solomon 24%, Jim McGreevey 22%, Bill O’Dea 16%, Mussab Ali 10%, with 24% undecided.
- Early voting runs Oct. 25–Nov. 2, with the nonpartisan election set for Nov. 4.
- Rival campaigns circulated conflicting surveys this week, including an O’Dea poll describing a three-way tie and a Team Ali poll showing McGreevey ahead.
- The PPP memo says McGreevey’s favorability shifted from 38/30 in June to 30/36 in October.
- Affordability and housing dominate the race, a focus echoed by Solomon, Ali, O’Dea, and Council President Joyce Watterman.