Republican truck driver who shocked N.J. politics pulls into governor’s race

Senator-Elect Ed Durr speaks to the media, Nov. 10, 2021

Former state Sen. Ed Durr is pictured in 2021.Joe Warner | For NJ Advance Media

Former state Sen. Ed Durr, the Republican truck driver who was elected in a stunning upset that made national headlines before recently losing his seat after one term, announced Monday he is joining the still-ballooning race for New Jersey governor.

The 60-year-old from South Jersey formally announced Monday night he is seeking his party’s nomination to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2025.

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