Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor of New Jersey.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey launched a long-expected campaign for governor Friday, pledging to make the state more affordable. Gottheimer's announcement comes just over week after he won reelection for a fourth term in the House in his northern New Jersey district,

Moderate Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey announced Friday that he would seek to become the Garden State's next governor, entering what is expected to be a crowded Democratic primary field.

The race for New Jersey governor thickened Friday as Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer officially threw his hat in the ring. “I’m launching my campaign for governor to cut your taxes and to make Jersey more affordable again,

Rep. Josh Gottheimer has launched his campaign for New Jersey governor, pledging to cut taxes and combat affordability issues.

If elected, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat who just won a fifth term in the U.S. House, would be the fourth Jewish governor named Josh.