New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ignited storm with politics behind NJ special election decision

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N.J. Senate committee approves bill to move gubernatorial election to October

NJ.com

TRENTON — Calling Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to hold a special election for U.S. Senate in October “cynical,” Democrats on committees in the state Senate and Assembly today approved measures that would move the November gubernatorial election to October so that state and federal candidates.

Amick: N.J. special senate election presents logistical nightmare for voters, election workers

Critics of Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to have a special election Oct. 16 to choose a U.S. senator contend that it will create a lot of unnecessary difficulties for voters and county election officials.