PIX11 Special: NJ Gubernatorial Forum
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Six Democratic candidates for New Jersey's next governor are going head-to-head in 'Taking Trenton: The 2025 New Jersey Democratic Governor's Forum.'
PIX11's Dan Mannarino interviewed each candidate.
These candidates are addressing the key issues on voters' minds.
Watch the video player for the full interview.
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