Ex-NJ Gov. McGreevey And 6 Other Mayoral Candidates File To Run In Jersey City Election

JERSEY CITY, NJ — As expected, former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey and several local officials submitted forms late Thursday to run for mayor of Jersey City — but the field has widened.

A total of seven people filed to run for the top spot by the end of the business day on Thursday, said a Jersey City spokeswoman.

Mayor Steve Fulop confirmed that day that he would not seek another term. He had run for governor in the Democratic primary, but lost the nomination to Mike Sherrill.

The seven candidates who filed petitions on Thursday are:

• Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey
• Former school board president Mussab Ali
• Police Officer Christina Freeman
• Musician Kalki Jayne-Rose
• Hudson County Commissioner Bill O'Dea
• Councilman James Solomon
• Councilwoman Joyce Watterman

The names are unofficial, as the city clerk was still verifying the forms Friday, said a city spokesperson.

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The municipal election will take place on Nov. 4.

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