New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney Concedes Race To Republican Edward Durr
TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — New Jersey lawmaker Steve Sweeney said Wednesday he is conceding his state Senate race against Republican Edward Durr, a truck driver from the rural town of Swedesboro.
Sweeney, a Democrat, is the longest-serving legislative leader in the history of the state, but suffered a stunning upset loss in the 3rd Legislative District on Election Day. Sweeney, who has served the district since 2002 and has been Senate president since 2010, had previously been talked about as a possible candidate for governor in 2025.
“I, of course, accept the results,” Sweeney said at an afternoon news conference, adding, “It has been and honor and a privilege. I want to congratulate Mr. Durr and wish him the best of luck.”
Sweeney, 62, said he doesn’t intend to disappear from the political landscape.
.@NJSenatePres concedes he lost to Ed Durr.
“I, of course, accept the results” of the election, he says, and congratulates Durr.
“It’s been an honor and a privilege” representing third legislative district, he says. pic.twitter.com/hLblwJL14p
— Dustin Racioppi (@dracioppi) November 10, 2021
Durr describes himself as Christian and blue collar with strong conservative beliefs. He’s a member of the National Rifle Association and a truck driver for Raymour & Flanigan. He barely campaigned, and his campaign video was shot from a smartphone.
He defeated Sweeney by a little more than 2,200 votes.
“Anyone who said they saw this coming is lying. Even Sweeney’s opponent didn’t see this coming,” Democratic strategist Joshua Henne said.
An election to fill Sweeney’s Senate presidency is expected to be held later this week.
CBS2’s Meg Baker will have more on this story on the News at 5 p.m.
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November 11, 2021 at 12:04AM
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