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New Poll Shows Solomon With Slim Lead Ahead of Jersey City Early Voting

A large undecided bloc in a seven-candidate race makes a runoff likely.

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.