Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Democrat with strong ties to former President Bill Clinton and the corporate world, on Friday announced a bid to succeed Phil Murphy as governor of New Jersey.

Days after winning re-election, New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer declared his intention to run for governor in next year’s gubernatorial race. The five-time Democratic congressman made his bid official at the Runway Diner on Friday morning in South Hackensack,

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,