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TRENTON, NJ – June 11, 2025 — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) invested a staggering $45 million to help elect its president, Sean Spiller, in the 2025 Democratic gubernatorial primary. But despite the unprecedented support, Spiller finished fifth out of six candidates, capturing just 11% of the vote — a result that amounts to over $500 spent per vote.
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Ridgewood NJ, for New Jersey’s public school students, the NJEA convention in November means a couple of days off school. But for teachers, it’s a chance to gather in Atlantic City for seminars and professional development, and this year, it’s taking on a more political tone as Sean Spiller, the president of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), campaigns for the state’s top office.
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