New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2005

The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 2005 is a race for the Governor of New Jersey. It will be held on November 8, 2005. Incumbent Democratic Acting Governor Richard Codey, who replaced Governor Jim McGreevey in 2004 after his resignation, has announced he will not run, despite having decent support. (Some have speculated it was because of lack of campaign funds.)

The primary election was held on June 7, 2005. Jon Corzine, as expected, won the Democratic nomination with no serious opposition. Doug Forrester received the Republican nomination with a plurality of 36%; in second place was Bret Schundler, who received 31%.

Democrats

 * Jon Corzine, U.S. Senator

Republicans

 * Doug Forrester, former Republican U.S. Senate Nominee in 2002.

Independents/Minor Parties

 * Wesley Bell, former mayor of Stafford
 * Hector Castillo, physician from Paterson
 * Ed Forchion, advocate of legalizing marijuana; 2004 Congressional candidate in NJ-3
 * Angela Lariscy, Socialist Workers Party candidate; 2004 Congressional candidate in NJ-13
 * Michael Latigona, registered nurse and EMT from Marlton
 * Jeffrey Pawlowski, Libertarian Party candidate; former Sayreville city councilman
 * Constantino Rozzo, Socialist Party candidate; 2004 Congressional candidate in NJ-2
 * Matthew Thieke, Green Party candidate