New Jersey Truck Driver Ousts Senate Boss After Spending $153 on Race
- Steve Sweeney is one of state’s most prominent politicians
- Republican was inspired to run after issues with gun permit
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A New Jersey truck driver has won his bid for the state Senate, unseating the state’s highest-ranking Democratic lawmaker.
Edward Durr led Senate President Steve Sweeney, 51.8% to 48.2%, with 100% of precincts reporting, according to the Associated Press, which declared a winner on Thursday. The difference came down to just over 2,000 votes.