Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has raised concerns about rising electricity prices in New Jersey, attributing the increase to Democratic energy policies. He warned that these affordability issues could potentially alter the state’s political landscape. Cortes made this statement on X.
“New Jersey electricity prices soar,” said Cortes. “Radicals like Mikie Sherrill insist on ludicrous Leftist agendas, that make energy totally unaffordable for regular citizens.”
In 2025, New Jersey news outlets reported significant increases in electricity bills, sparking political debate over renewable energy mandates and utility regulation. According to NJ Spotlight News and NorthJersey.com, lawmakers accused utilities of passing renewable transition costs onto consumers. Meanwhile, regulators defended the price hikes as necessary for grid upgrades and clean energy integration.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration noted that in 2025, the average residential electricity price in New Jersey was 17.3 cents per kilowatt-hour, compared to a national average of approximately 16.4 cents. These above-average rates have drawn increased scrutiny from policymakers as households grapple with rising energy costs.
A Rutgers Eagleton Poll conducted in 2025 revealed that 68% of New Jersey voters viewed energy and utility costs as a “major problem.” Additionally, 54% believed Republicans were more responsible than Democrats for the higher bills. The poll highlighted how energy affordability has become a critical issue in the state’s governor’s race.
Cortes is also a senior political advisor to CatholicVote and a former senior advisor to President Trump and JD Vance. He is known for his commentary on Fox News and CNN and regularly publishes documentaries and columns at cortesinvestigates.com.
The League of American Workers, founded by Cortes, describes itself as a populist advocacy group for blue-collar Americans. According to its website, the organization advocates for policies related to wages, education reform, immigration, and public safety while challenging established union and political elites it argues are disconnected from worker needs.
