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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
South Jersey man, former state senator ends his bid for governor. Who he's backing.
Former New Jersey state Sen. Edward Durr is out of the Republican Party's gubernatorial primary race. The deadline was 4 p.m. Monday to file nominating petition signatures with the New Jersey Division of Elections to qualify for the June 10 ballot. Durr released a statement at 3:24 p.m. through campaign consultant Steve Kush to announce his decision. 'My supporters are the best!' Durr said. 'They worked down to the wire to ensure I have enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, and I thank them for their love and support. "Unfortunately, the second part of the equation is money.' More: Has South Jersey made this blue state more of a purple? Governor race may test the notion. Durr, a Gloucester County man who represented the 3rd District for one term, acknowledged that he couldn't raise the money needed to qualify for matching public funding from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The qualification threshold is $580,000. So far, Republican Jack Ciattarelli, the 2021 GOP gubernatorial candidate, and state Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Union) have qualified, plus four Democratic candidates as well. More: Burlington County Democrats endorse South Jersey's Steve Sweeney for governor 'Without matching funds, we are out of the debates, making it difficult to get our message beyond those who already support this campaign,' Durr said. 'Additionally, this campaign has always been about making New Jersey affordable. "That is not going to happen without a conservative candidate who supports President Trump and the MAGA movement.' Durr added that he's supporting former radio host Bill Spadea for the GOP nomination as the best conservative, pro-MAGA candidate in the race. 'I will not make the mistakes that were made in the gubernatorial primary four years ago and split the MAGA conservative vote,' Durr said, also hinting that this isn't the end of his political involvement. 'Jon Bramnick openly admits he is not MAGA, and Jack Ciattarelli has always been a never-Trumper.' Other Republicans who have announced a bid for New Jersey governor in 2025 are: Roger Bacon, production mechanic. Monica Brinson, teacher. Jim Fazzone, former Burlington City mayor. Mario Kranjac, former Englewood Cliffs mayor. Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. Have a tip? Support local journalism with a subscription. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Edward Durr drops out of GOP primary race before filing deadline
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why this South Jersey gubernatorial hopeful is walking away from 'Walk to Washington'
Republican gubernatorial candidate Edward Durr will sit out upcoming county party nominating conventions, saying 'establishment' leaders in most counties already know who they will support. 'That's what the political establishment does – they go into a backroom and decide who they are getting behind, who is getting the special interest money and who gets county party resources,' Durr said on Wednesday. 'Fortunately, without a county party line the establishment can be defeated. I will continue to take my campaign directly to the people, attending meet-and-greets and setting up my own where there are none.' More: The Trump effect: Offshore wind backers blame president for halting projects. Others cheer More: Waiting til April 15 to book a CPA is waiting too long Durr, 61, a Logan resident, said he also is skipping the "Walk to Washington," a New Jersey Chamber of Commerce-sponsored train excursion to Washington, D.C. 'I was invited on the train to Washington, I declined because I have no interest in riding a train filled with lobbyists and the political establishment for two hours,' Durr said. 'Besides, I don't know many working-class folks who have $700 to ride a train.' Approximately 900 people from the business, government and nonprofit sectors are expected to journey on Thursday for a two-day networking event that includes speeches by New Jersey congressional representatives. It has been five years since the last 'Walk to Washington' was held. Durr is a former state senator who represented the 3rd District for one term starting in 2022. Other GOP candidates for governor in 2025 are Bill Spadea, Jack Ciattarelli, state Sen. Jon Bramnick, Robert Canfield, former Burlington City Mayor Jim Fazzone and Justin Barbera. The first candidate debate in the campaign was held Tuesday night at Rider University in Lawrence Township, Mercer County. Canfield and Barbera were not present. Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. Have a tip? Support local journalism with a subscription. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: GOP candidate Edward Durr slams party conventions, chamber D.C. event
