Phil Murphy is nearing the end of his two-term limit so New Jersey will elect a new governor this year. And the race got real for many voters this week, as primary debates kicked off among Democratic and Republican candidates. The primary is scheduled for June 10th, with early voting starting on June 6th. 

Kristoffer Shields is Director of the Eagleton Center on the American Governor at Rutgers University. Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, he helps us get a handle on the race - and a mountain of candidates.