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Are there more Democrats or Republicans in South Jersey? The Democrats are leading

Are there more Democrats or Republicans in South Jersey? The Democrats are leading

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Total voter registrations in Burlington, Camden, Cumberland and Gloucester counties increased ahead of the 2024 election.

As of November 1, there were more than 1.09 million registered residents in these four counties, an increase of 27,420 since January. About 70% of these registered voters live in Burlington and Camden counties.

It remains to be seen whether these new voters will produce surprising results in the 2024 election.

In Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties, Democrats continue to outnumber independents and Republicans. In Cumberland County, independent voters are the most numerous, followed by Democrats and then Republicans.

From January to November, registration numbers rose across the board in these counties, with the exception of Democrats in Cumberland and Gloucester counties. In both counties, Democratic registrations have declined since the beginning of the year.

Burlington County Voter Registration Numbers

In Burlington County, registration gains since January were highest among independents, then Republicans and then Democrats.

Democrats continue to lead the pack among registered voters, followed by independents and then Republicans.

As of Nov. 1, Burlington County had 372,599 registered voters. Of those, 143,271 were Democrats, 127,588 were independents and 97,496 were Republicans.

Camden County Voter Registration Numbers

In Camden County, registration gains since January were highest among independents, then Republicans and then Democrats.

Democrats continue to lead the pack among registered voters, followed by independents and then Republicans.

As of Nov. 1, Camden County had 396,833 registered voters. Of those, 182,651 were Democrats, 139,928 were independents and 68,902 were Republicans.

Cumberland County Voter Registration Numbers

In Cumberland County, registration gains since January were highest among independents, followed by Republicans. Democratic registrations fell by 214.

Independents lead in registration, followed by Democrats and then Republicans.

As of Nov. 1, Cumberland County had 98,113 registered voters. Of those, 39,532 were independents, 31,923 were Democrats and 24,886 were Republicans.

Gloucester County Voter Registration Numbers

In Gloucester County, registration gains since January were highest among independents and then among Republicans. Democratic registrations fell by 707.

Democrats continue to lead in registrations, followed by independents and then Republicans.

As of Nov. 1, Gloucester County had 226,139 registered voters. Of those, 83,696 were Democrats, 75,835 were independents and 63,728 were Republicans.

Joe Smith is a Northeast Philadelphia native who was transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, where he now keeps an eye on South Jersey government. He is a former editor and current senior writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill and the Burlington County Times.

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