A former student unseated his teacher. Two longtime colleagues fought for one nomination. Inside three pivotal North Jersey congressional races.

Election Day is still 9 days away but you can already cast your ballot in the Garden State. Chilekasi Adele reports.

Former Democrat turned Republican Jeff Van Drew faces Democratic challenger Zack Mullock in the race for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. The two men also faced off in a debate Thursday. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the recap.

The Republican leaders of the House Judiciary and Administration Committees have subpoenaed the administration of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, demanding answers on why 6,600 noncitizens remained registered to vote until 2026.

Franklin Lakes has a question on its election ballot asking voters if it should thin out the deer population. The deer culling would be done by professional bow-and-arrow hunters, and if approved, the culling would be performed annually for three years.

Sean Kirrane, Republican candidate for New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, is shown during an editorial board meeting with NorthJersey.com, Monday, September 28, 2026, in Rockaway. Sean Kirrane,

With the general election about two weeks away, about 45% of vote by mail ballots in Bergen County have already been returned by voters.