The political landscape in America continues to shift. Republican gains across multiple states surprised many during the last election cycle. President Donald Trump made significant inroads in several battleground states that were once considered Democrat strongholds.

Conservative momentum is building nationwide. Even in traditionally blue states, Republican candidates have shown remarkable improvement. Voter registration efforts are paying dividends in unexpected places.

The GOP’s strategy of focusing on local issues and grassroots organizing is working. And now, one deep-blue northeastern state may be the next to flip.

New Jersey – a state that hasn’t voted Republican in a presidential election since 1988 – is showing signs of a political shift. According to conservative activist Scott Presler, the Garden State could soon be in play for Republicans.

“Hear me loudly and clearly: New Jersey is in play,” said Early Vote Action founder Scott Presler.

Presler isn’t just making empty claims. His organization, Early Vote Action, has been instrumental in registering Republican voters across the country. Their website tagline reads, “Electing Republicans by registering Republicans” – a straightforward strategy that’s yielding results.

The numbers back up Presler’s optimism. During the last presidential election, Trump improved his performance in New Jersey by nearly five percentage points compared to previous elections. This represents the best showing for a Republican presidential candidate in the state in over 30 years.

This significant improvement hasn’t gone unnoticed by Republican leadership. The party is now directing more resources toward what was once considered an unwinnable state.

Republican Ground Game Expanding

Presler’s organization is implementing what he calls a “21-county strategy” to turn New Jersey red.

“We’re not only going to Essex and Camden, but we’re going to Sussex and Warren, and even red areas to drive up the turnout and make sure that every voice is heard,” he explained.

This comprehensive approach targets both traditionally Democratic areas and Republican strongholds. The goal is to increase Republican turnout across the entire state rather than focusing solely on swing districts.

The Republican National Committee is backing this effort with unprecedented support.

“We’re going to have more funding than ever, we’re going to have more staffers than ever. The RNC is on board,” Presler said.

This level of investment shows the GOP believes New Jersey is truly competitive. It represents a major shift in strategy for a party that has often written off blue states.

Governor’s Race Offers Key Opportunity

The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race presents the first major test of this new Republican strategy. Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is term-limited, creating an open race.

The last Republican to hold the governor’s office was Chris Christie, who served from 2010 to 2018. But even in Murphy’s 2021 reelection, Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli came within three points of victory – a surprisingly close margin in a state that typically favors Democrats by double digits.

Presler and his organization are already laying groundwork for the 2025 race.

“I am here to reach as many people as I can to get them registered, and to empower them to vote on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025,” he said.

The potential Republican gains in New Jersey reflect a broader trend of conservative values resonating with voters nationwide. As more Americans experience the impacts of inflation and border security issues, traditionally Democratic voting blocs are reconsidering their allegiances.

As Presler enthusiastically told Fox News viewers, “To my beautiful people at home, New Jersey is in play.”

For a state that has been reliably blue for decades, this declaration represents a seismic shift in the political landscape – and a sign of growing conservative momentum across America.

Key Takeaways:

• New Jersey improved for Republicans by 5 points in the last presidential election – the best showing in over 30 years.
• A comprehensive “21-county strategy” is being implemented to target the entire state.
• The RNC is investing unprecedented resources and staff in New Jersey.
• The 2025 gubernatorial race will be the first major test of Republican gains.

Sources: Fox News