The governor of New Jersey is the head of government of New Jersey and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the New Jersey Legislature, to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of treason or impeachment.. There have been 55 official governors of New ...

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MILLBURN – Governor Phil Murphy today announced preliminary details of a proposed plan to provide grants to New Jersey small businesses impacted by severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Ida on Wednesday and early Thursday. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)has been tasked with creating and administering the program, which will provide short-t

New Jersey governor: State facing "signifi... 05:48 The following is a transcript of an interview with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy that aired on Sunday, September 5, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

Governors of the State of New Jersey No. Governor Term in office Party Election Lt. Governor; 1 William Livingston: August 31, 1776 – July 25, 1790 Federalist: 1776: Office did not exist: 1777: 1778: 1779: 1780: 1781: 1782: 1783: 1784: 1785: 1786: 1787: 1788: 1789 — Elisha Lawrence: July 25, 1790 – October 29, 1790: Federalist: 2 William Paterson: October 29, 1790 –

The 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election will take place on November 2, 2021, to elect the governor of New Jersey.. Incumbent Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, who was first elected in 2017 with 56% of the vote, is running for reelection to a second term. He formally announced his intention to run for a second term on October 1, 2020. Primaries were held on June 8, 2021.