This Week in Politics: Election season kicks off in New Jersey

WNYC News | Sep 19

School is back in session. Sept. 22 is the last day of summer. And Election Day is just six weeks after that. So it’s that traditional time of year where we all scramble to remind ourselves about what’s on the ballot. 

We’re heading into a consequential midterm election. And in New Jersey, election season is officially underway. Saturday, Sept. 19 marks the commencement of the mailing of mail-in ballots for the general election.

WNYC New Jersey reporter Mike Hayes joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for an update on New Jersey's most competitive races.

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