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New Jersey Election Results: Updates On Governors Race

Source: Huffington Post

Nov 03, 2009

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Voters in New Jersey, a state battered by high taxes and scarred by government corruption, had their pick in a tight governor's race Tuesday among an unpopular incumbent who had help from President Barack Obama, a blunt-talking former prosecutor who vowed to rein in taxes and a third-party candidate looking to capitalize on a disillusioned electorate.

Obama endorsed Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in five campaign appearances, including a rally in the state's largest city on Sunday, two days before the election.

Corzine faces a strong challenge from Republican Chris Christie, who has campaigned on a platform of smaller government but has been criticized for ethical lapses.

The race was a tossup heading into Election Day.

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