2002 New Jersey gubernatorial election
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:Economic_recovery
Property taxes Television advertising Direct mail campaigns Grassroots mobilization Education funding Focus on local issues |
| gptkbp:championship |
2,200,000
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| gptkbp:demographics |
Diverse electorate
High urban turnout Rural support for Forrester Suburban support for Mc Greevey |
| gptkbp:election |
gptkb:election
gptkb:Mc_Greevey's_administration gptkb:Pre-election_polls Political ramifications Increased focus on public safety Policy changes in New Jersey Changes in state budget priorities |
| gptkbp:election_result |
Democratic victory
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| gptkbp:election_year |
Midterm election cycle
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| gptkbp:held_on |
November 5, 2002
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Response to economic conditions
Part of New Jersey's political history Impact of 9/11 on politics Influenced by national Democratic Party dynamics Reflects national political trends |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2002 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced future Democratic strategies
Set the stage for 2005 election |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
gptkb:New_Jersey_gubernatorial_debates
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Forrester's concession speech
Mc Greevey's victory speech |
| gptkbp:opponent |
gptkb:Doug_Forrester
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1997_New_Jersey_gubernatorial_election
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| gptkbp:result |
Jim Mc Greevey won by 56% to 42%.
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| gptkbp:significance |
First election after the September 11 attacks
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| gptkbp:sponsorship |
Labor unions
Local politicians Environmental groups Women's rights organizations Education advocates |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:2005_New_Jersey_gubernatorial_election
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
49.5%
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| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:Jim_Mc_Greevey
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:New_Jersey_State_Democratic_Committee
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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