Democrats Surge as Women Lead Mayoral Wins

Rob Menendez crushed it in the eighth district with 70% of the vote, becoming a national voice against ICE and positioning himself as a key House flipper. Alex Valdez cruised to victory without a Republican opponent, thanks to local backing and relentless campaigning. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle solidified control of Kearny’s Town Council and wisely supported Valdez, outsmarting rivals. Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski made history as Bayonne’s first female mayor-elect, boosting Hudson County’s female mayors to four. Meanwhile, Mussab Ali faded from momentum, and Republicans stumbled across the board—lacking strong candidates and cash to compete. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d7a855845be9151