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Debates are disappearing from New Jersey’s political scene as candidates, especially frontrunners, dodge public forums to avoid viral missteps — but skipping them risks eroding voter trust and handing opponents the upper hand. The League of Women Voters, long a pillar of civic engagement, is sounding the alarm as candidates increasingly opt out, citing social media risks and a preference for control over scrutiny. While some see debates as outdated relics, others argue their absence is a red flag — a sign of candidates unwilling to face accountability. In Cape May County, even local GOP leaders advise candidates to stay away, claiming the league isn’t truly nonpartisan — a claim the league denies, insisting its policy-focused format remains fair and open. Voters are left wondering: if candidates won’t show up, who will they trust to represent them?

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