The campaign of the Democratic challenger, Sue Altman, has received a $4 million infusion after polls showed her closing in on the Republican incumbent, Thomas Kean Jr.

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The last-minute investment by House Majority PAC, or HMP, is the first major investment by a national Democratic organ in Altman’s bid to unseat first-term Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R), the son of a popular former governor of the Garden State.

By contrast, poll workers across the rest of the country are mostly over 60 years old. Historically, poll workers have been retirees who work elections looking for some extra income.Start the day smarter.

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More than 450,000 New Jersey voters have already cast their vote ahead of Election Day with the democratic party leading at 62.8%.

Many districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of election workers, who typically skew older. One county in New Jersey is turning to high school students to help fill the gaps. Nick Coloway reports.

With Congressman Andy Kim giving up his seat to run for Senate, four people are vying for the seat in the Democratic-leaning 3rd District.

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