NJ Democrats reassert their control of the Legislature — even as some races tighten

Democrats seemed poised to maintain control of the New Jersey Legislature late Tuesday night — even as several key races remained too close to call. Of the handful of races considered truly competitive, one had no clear leader as the clock struck midnight on Election Day. Bergen County’s District 38 — a longtime Democratic stronghold represented by incumbent state Sen. Joe Lagana and Assembly Assembly members Lisa Swain and Chris Tully — was considered too close to call with about 76% of the ballots tallied. The incumbents were challenged by...