Governor Phil Murphy this morning formally jumped into the Hudson County contest for Sheriff:

“I’m thrilled to endorse Jimmy Davis as Hudson County Sheriff,” said Governor Murphy. “Born and raised in Bayonne, Jimmy rose through the ranks of law enforcement as a Bayonne Police Officer and a member of the Homicide Division and Special Crimes Unit of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. As Mayor of Bayonne, he has successfully brought down crime while addressing long standing fiscal challenges. I know he’ll be an effective Sheriff focused on keeping Hudson County residents safe.”