Any votes for a candidate, regardless of the party line the vote is cast under, counts toward that candidate’s total. “Although candidates may appear on more than one party’s line, voters can only vote for them once,” said Julia Sass Rubin, a Rutgers University public policy professor.
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It’s Election Day: Here’s what to expect, from California to Virginia
“If Ciattarelli wins, it means that local New Jersey issues were prevalent because that’s how he’s running,” says Julia Sass Rubin, director of the public policy program at Rutgers-New Brunswick. If Ms. Sherrill wins, it would reflect “her success in making it a national race.”
N.J. gubernatorial hopefuls rely on a small slice of the state for cash
Julia Sass Rubin, the director of Rutgers University’s public policy program, said the trend is consistent with donations to nonpolitical nonprofits: fewer people making larger donations.
Julia Rubin: Who Should Be the Governor of New Jersey?
The New York Times Opinion convened a panel of 11 local leaders to assess the candidates for the Nov. 4 election, including Bloustein School professor Julia Sass Rubin. New Jersey voters face a critical choice on Nov. 4 when they choose between two very different...
Bloustein School Brings Policy Expertise to Second Gubernatorial Debate
In co-hosting the final debate before Election Day, Rutgers scholars worked to elevate the public policy discourse.
For the policy wonks from Bloustein, the focus will be on the candidates’ promises and how, after months of collaborating with ABC7/WABC-TV New York, 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia, Noticias Univision 41, and the performing arts center, millions of New Jersey voters were better informed as a result.
Dan Kennedy (MCRP ’07): CRE Roadmap for Next Governor
As New Jersey prepares to elect its next governor, NAIOP NJ, the commercial real estate development association, has published a comprehensive roadmap for economic revitalization and sustainable development for the consideration of both candidates for governor.
NJ primary 2025: Results highlight weaker party machines
Julia Sass Rubin noted that for decades, the county line had been the key tool enabling political machines to dominate elections, but this year’s results—where party-endorsed candidates lost in multiple counties and Assembly races—demonstrated that voter choice was no longer being structurally constrained.
Gov. Florio, Bloustein School Senior Policy Fellow, to receive Leadership Award
Hon. James J. Florio, New Jersey's 49th governor and a senior policy fellow at the Bloustein School, is the recipient of New Jersey Future's 2018 Cary Edwards Leadership Award, recognizing his 45 years of public service to the citizens of New Jersey. The Cary Edwards...
Van Horn Appointed to New Jersey Jobs and Economic Opportunity Council
Carl Van Horn, Distinguished Professor and director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, has been appointed to the newly created New Jersey Jobs and Economic Opportunity Council. Established by Governor Phil Murphy, the council will provide...
Murphy Goes All in on Technology as Means to Rehab NJ Economy
Murphy’s transition effort is being led by executive director Jose Lozano, who served as a member of former Gov. Jon Corzine’s administration. Carl Van Horn, the director of Rutgers University’s John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, is serving as a senior...