Truck Driver Who Spent $153 on Primary Campaign Defeats Dem NJ Senate President
Edward Durr, a commercial truck driver who only spent $153 on his primary campaign, has officially unseated New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney (D). Durr, who has no political experience, received national…
Edward Durr, a commercial truck driver who only spent $153 on his primary campaign, has officially unseated New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney (D).
Durr, who has no political experience, received national attention on Wednesday as early results showed him narrowly leading Sweeney in the race.
Sweeney has served as the state Senate’s president since 2010 and was expected to serve a seventh term in that position if he won the election.
NJ.com notes that there is speculation that he was considering a run for governor in 2025.
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Durr told Fox News that while he spent just $153 on his primary campaign, he spent roughly $5,000 ahead of the general election.
According to The New York Times, Durr beat Sweeney 52% to 48%.
In a tweet in July, Durr said, “Hello NJ, I am Edward Durr, the Republican senate candidate for legislative district 3. I’m a father of 3 & grandfather of 6. Life long resident of NJ. Not seeking power or fame, only give the people better representation. Lower taxes! Transparency!”
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