Governor of New Jersey

Phil Murphy

Democrat · New Jersey

56th Governor of New Jersey, in office since 2018. Former Goldman Sachs executive and U.S. Ambassador to Germany. Re-elected in 2021. Progressive on social policy, with an ambitious climate agenda and $10 billion NJ transit investment.

Record

Progressive governor who made New Jersey a national leader in offshore wind development, though projects faced headwinds. Invested heavily in NJ Transit and education. Raised taxes on wealthy, expanded gun safety laws, and codified abortion rights.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• NJ S4530/A5768 — Regional Energy Cost Crisis & Solar Expansion (Signed into law, Aug 22, 2025)
• NJ FY2026 Budget — FY 2026 Appropriations Act (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2025)

Executive orders & directives

• NJ EO 404 — Recodification of Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (In effect, Nov 12, 2025)
• NJ EO 393 — State Agency Review of OBBBA Impacts (In effect, Jul 23, 2025)

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