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Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican former assemblyman hoping to be elected governor on Nov. 4, wants to pull New Jersey out of a multistate compact that boosts costs for fossil fuel plants in hopes the withdrawal will control recent rises in electricity rates. In the 1st Legislative District, Republican incumbents Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen face off against Democratic challengers Carol Sabo and Carolyn Rush. The cost of living, rising electric bills and ways to help Atlantic City are among the top issues cited by candidates running for seats in the state Assembly in the 2nd District. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy.