Six Democratic candidates vying for New Jersey’s governorship spoke directly to voters at the first debate of the season Sunday night in an effort to differentiate themselves in a crowded field.

Six candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor assembled at Rider University for a debate Sunday night. What did they say?

Six candidates running for governor of New Jersey gathered Sunday night for the first of three Democratic primary debates. Hosted by the New Jersey Globe and Rider University, the debate was inexplosive and mostly friendly.