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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County, New Jersey’s largest county with over 957,000 residents, has long been a Democratic stronghold. Yet the 2024 election marked a significant shift, with traditionally blue municipalities turning red and a notably tighter margin in the presidential race. This dramatic change highlights evolving political dynamics in the Garden State.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ringwood NJ, a Democratic stronghold for decades, saw a surprising shift in the 2024 election results that has political analysts taking notice. Vice President Kamala Harris won New Jersey with a narrow margin, securing 51.5% of the vote against Donald Trump’s 46.5%. But the shocker came as Trump flipped three counties, including Passaic County, including the city of Passaic itself a traditional Democratic bastion.