Joe Biden Coming To Newark As NJ Governor Election Nears

Newark NJ

21 October, 2021

12:55 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — President Joe Biden is making a trip to New Jersey, barely a week before the state's 2021 gubernatorial election. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the president's upcoming visit on social media, saying he is "looking forward to welcoming President Joe Biden to New Jersey on Monday to highlight the incredible progress we've made on everything from infrastructure to support for working families." Biden will make an appearance with Murphy in Newark, according to multiple news outlets. Biden will join Murphy at a "non-campaign related event," according to the New Jersey Globe. The president is hoping to rally support for his bipartisan infrastructure deal and Build Back Better agenda, News 12 New Jersey reported. The infrastructure bill includes $12.3 billion for New Jersey, as well as funding to be tapped to build the long-awaited Gateway Tunnel, NJ.com reported. See related article: Gateway Tunnel Back On Track Under Biden, NJ Governor Says Vice President Kamala Harris visited Newark and Montclair earlier this month, meeting with Murphy along the way. Read More: Kamala Harris Visits New Jersey To Push For Child Care, Vaccines Former president Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Newark for an "early voting rally" with Murphy on Saturday. Read More: Obama, Murphy To Hold 'Early Vote Rally' In Newark The 2021 general election takes place in New Jersey on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Learn more about voting in the election here. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page.