ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — Atlantic City, one of the Garden State’s preeminent tourist attractions, became a destination spot this week for a special set of visitors: leading candidates for governor next year.

The ad features an AI-generated voice mimicking GOP front-runner Jack Ciattarelli, repeating quotes from nearly a decade ago that are critical of Donald Trump.

Snow fell in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey covering the roads, and plows were already in motion, moving the snow.

Republicans made inroads in New York and New Jersey this election, spurring hopes that the party could further erode Democrats’ grip on states seen as deep-blue bastions. Vice President

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill threw her hat into the New Jersey gubernatorial ring on Monday, adding her name to a crowded list that includes another Congress member and three mayors.

Other Democratic candidates include Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and former Senate President Steve Sweeney.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced his candidacy for New Jersey governor on Friday morning in South Hackensack. He joins a crowded race.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Montclair Democrat who represents the 11th Congressional District, is running for New Jersey governor.

TRENTON, N.J. -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey launched a long-expected campaign for governor Friday, pledging to make the state more affordable.

Mikie Sherrill joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to run to replace incumbent Governor Phil Murphy, who is ineligible to run for reelection.

Although Trump’s win once again reflected a deep political divide across the United States, he made inroads in surprising places.

Snow blanketed some neighborhoods across the Tri-State Area on Friday. High Point saw the highest snow total in the area with 20 inches. Neighbors there also dealt with power outages because of the weather.