This list of potential candidates for the 2017/2018 elections is highly speculative and contains names that have been mentioned as either publicly or privately considering candidacies, or worthy of consideration as candidates or recruiting prospects by the parties or interest groups. The numerical key indicating our assessment of each person’s likelihood of running is obviously important, given the “long and dirty” nature of this list, which will be updated each week.
(1) Announced candidacy or certain to run; (2) Likely to run; (3) Maybe; (4) Mentioned but unlikely
Incumbent:[OPEN] Christie (R) - Term-limited
Last Election Win: 60.3%
2016 Winner: Clinton 55%
Filing Deadline: April 3, 2017 | Primary Election: June 6, 2017
(1) Announced candidacy or certain to run; (2) Likely to run; (3) Maybe; (4) Mentioned but unlikely
New Jersey [2017]
LEAN DIncumbent:[OPEN] Christie (R) - Term-limited
Last Election Win: 60.3%
2016 Winner: Clinton 55%
Filing Deadline: April 3, 2017 | Primary Election: June 6, 2017
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