Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2025, sealing his mayoral career at three terms. The decision was seen by Hudson County political insiders as an unofficial kickoff to a 2025 gubernatorial run.
The decision to make the announcement just one year into his latest term was intended to signal his intentions for the governor’s seat, a Hudson County Democratic party source said. Three other sources close to Hudson County politics said Fulop is definitely preparing to run to succeed two-term Gov. Phil Murphy, also a Democrat.