Phil Murphy has served as Governor of New Jersey since 2018. A former U.S. Ambassador to Germany and Goldman Sachs executive, he brought a global perspective and business experience to Trenton.
As governor, he has focused on progressive economic policy, expanding healthcare access, strengthening public education, and leading on climate and environmental initiatives. Murphy has emphasized fairness and equity across his agenda.
Establishment Democrat
Fiscal ConservativeFiscal Progressive
Social ConservativeSocial Liberal
EstablishmentPopulist
HawkishDovish
Achievements
- Expanded paid family leave and increased minimum wage
- Implemented tuition-free community college program
- Advanced climate policy and offshore wind initiatives
- Strengthened gun safety laws and public health measures
Controversies
- Criticism over high tax rates and business climate
- Pushback from conservatives on COVID-19 restrictions
- Debate over NJ Transit funding and reliability
Top Donors
- GP Management LLC — $49,000
Communications Workers of America — $38,800
Riverside Medical Group — $30,000
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — $29,400- AJD Construction — $19,600
Recent Elections
2017 Margin D +13.3%
2021 Margin D +3.2%