As Republican-led states around the country rush to redraw their congressional maps to add new red seats, Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Linden) is now saying he’s open to the possibility of New Jersey responding in kind, though any such changes would have to be for the 2028 elections rather than 2026.
At a Democratic primary debate for the 7th congressional district last night, Scutari told the audience that it’s “time for New Jersey to not be on the sidelines” in the nationwide redistricting war. That aligns him with Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who said on CNN on May 1 that she was open to mid-decade redistricting; Scutari said he’s also spoken with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Woodbridge) about the idea.
“We can’t just let states like Texas [redraw maps] when New Jersey can be in that fight,” Scutari said. “We’re having active discussions, and I’m in favor of that.”