Corzine vs. Christie for N.J. This November

Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie will go up against incumbent New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine in the battle for New Jersey's top office this November.

Corzine will seek his second term after the governor easily beat three little-known competitors Tuesday in a low-key Democratic primary election. The Associated Press called the race based on an analysis of partial election results.

Vice President Joe Biden appeared with the 62-year-old former U.S. senator to formally launch his re-election bid after polls closed Tuesday night.

Corzine is a former U.S. senator and ex-CEO at Wall Street investment firm Goldman Sachs. The wealthy Illinois native spent $40 million, most from his own pocket, on his first gubernatorial campaign in 2005.

He kicked off his campaign in West Orange on Tuesday night with Vice President Biden. Another rally is planned Thursday with rocker Jon Bon Jovi.

The governor will have a tougher challenge in November. Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie won the Republican nomination defeating former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan and Assemblyman Richard Merkt in Tuesday's primary. The Associated Press called the race based on an analysis of partial election results.

Christie is trying to become the first Republican elected in a New Jersey statewide race since 1997.

The 46-year-old Mendham resident built a reputation as a corruption fighter during the seven years he spent as the state's top federal law enforcement official under President George W. Bush.

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