New Jersey Democrats latch on to abortion rights in governor’s race despite state protections

Published March 24, 2025 10:12am ET



Democratic gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey are aiming to run on a platform that would enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution despite facing limited backing from prominent abortion-rights advocates.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), the front-runner, and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney are both making promises to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. 

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