ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — Atlantic City, one of the Garden State’s preeminent tourist attractions, became a destination spot this week for a special set of visitors: leading candidates for governor next year.

The ad features an AI-generated voice mimicking GOP front-runner Jack Ciattarelli, repeating quotes from nearly a decade ago that are critical of Donald Trump.

Republicans made inroads in New York and New Jersey this election, spurring hopes that the party could further erode Democrats’ grip on states seen as deep-blue bastions. Vice President

Snow fell in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey covering the roads, and plows were already in motion, moving the snow.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced his candidacy for New Jersey governor on Friday morning in South Hackensack. He joins a crowded race.

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill threw her hat into the New Jersey gubernatorial ring on Monday, adding her name to a crowded list that includes another Congress member and three mayors.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Montclair Democrat who represents the 11th Congressional District, is running for New Jersey governor.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey has launched a long-expected campaign for governor. He pledged Friday to make the state more affordable.

Snow blanketed some neighborhoods across the Tri-State Area on Friday. High Point saw the highest snow total in the area with 20 inches. Neighbors there also dealt with power outages because of the weather.

Mikie Sherrill joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to run to replace incumbent Governor Phil Murphy, who is ineligible to run for reelection.

US Representative Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey joined the crowded race to succeed Governor Phil Murphy, saying her leadership experience as a US Navy helicopter commander will help her boost the state’s economy and build more housing.

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, an Essex County Democrat who recently won her fourth term in Congress, announced Monday her long-anticipated campaign to become New Jersey’s next governor, giving the packed race another seasoned candidate as it enters a critical stretch.