Today we are going to explore the databases and develop questions about the candidates running for Governor of NJ. Use the Inquiry Process to help you.

Explore the Gale Biography In Context database. Look at the different types of articles and media included. How could this help you in your research?

Make a copy of the Media Bias Reporter. Use this tool to evaluate CNN and Fox News for evidence of bias connected to the NJ Governor's Election.

In November 2017, there are seven candidates on the ballot in the race for Governor of New Jersey.

Kim Guadagno http://www.kimfornj.com/

Phil Murphy https://www.murphy4nj.com/

Gina Genovese http://www.gina4njgovernor.com/

Seth Kaper-Dale www.kaperdaleforgovernor.com

Matthew Riccardi https://www.r4nj.org/

Pete Rohrman https://www.pete4nj.com/

Vincent Ross (The USA Today included an editor's note on Ross that reads "//Editor's Note: We were unable to reach Ross or anyone from his campaign. He has no campaign website, no Facebook// //page// //and the phone number for the address listed on his nominating petition is no longer in service."//)

Credible Political Articles and Websites to Explore:

“NJ Governor Election: Here Are 5 Other Candidates You Might Not Know About.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 9 Aug. 2017, www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/08/04/nj-governor-candidates-independents-third-party/539654001/.

Brodesser-Akner, Claude. “Hate the Usual Choices for a New N.J. Governor? Meet the Independents.” NJ.com, NJ.com, 17 Sept. 2017, 

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/09/hate_your_choices_for_governor_meet_the_independen.html.

Politics on NJ.com http://www.nj.com/politics/

Politics on MyCentralNJ.com http://www.mycentraljersey.com/news/politics/

http://votesmart.org/