New Jersey: James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, defeating former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey’s bid for a political comeback. Solomon will take office in January, succeeding the incumbent mayor, Steve Fulop.
Solomon, a Democrat, is a former teacher and eight-year city councilmember. He first won a seat on the Jersey City Council in 2017. Before moving to Jersey City, Solomon served as an aide to the Mayor of Boston, where he applied technology to address persistent city issues, including potholes and snow removal.
On his official profile, Solomon outlines his vision for Jersey City: "Affordable housing and good schools, demanding more transparency and ending sweetheart deals for developers, racial justice for every resident and every family, and secure intersections and streets and sidewalks clear of trash."
GOP's Matt Van Epps wins in TennesseeTennessee’s 7th Congressional District held a closely watched special election on December 2 to replace Republican Representative Mark Green. President Donald Trump-backed Matt Van Epps secured a victory against Democratic state Representative Aftyn Behn. He narrowly emerged victorious with around 52% of the vote, preserving the seat for Republicans but reflecting a tighter margin than expected. |
