More Socialists Just Registered to Vote Than Republicans in New Jersey
It comes as socialism is gaining popularity in the U.S.
During the past month, more individuals in New Jersey registered as socialists compared to the number of Republican registrations, according to state election data released on Thursday. The election office shared updated voter registration information just 33 days prior to the midterm election on November 3, with a deadline of October 13 for voters to register.
Since September 1, over 15,000 voters have registered in New Jersey, with a significant portion, 2,745, identifying as Democrats. In contrast, only 141 registered as Republicans and 162 as socialists, indicating that 21 more people opted for socialism than Republican affiliation. While Democrats remain the largest group, registering 2,572,254 voters, the rise of socialist registrations is noteworthy.
The Socialist Party of New Jersey, which secured voter registration rights through a legal battle in 2013-14, aligns with the Socialist Party USA's agenda for a classless, democratic society. Despite the growing interest in socialism, the party's numbers still remain significantly smaller than the dominant Democrat and Republican parties in New Jersey, a state often considered a blue state where Democrats typically secure electoral victories.
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