What percentage of votes qualifies a political group as a political party?

In New Jersey, a political group qualifies as a political party if it receives at least 10% of the total votes cast in the most recent gubernatorial election. This percentage is critical because it establishes the threshold necessary for a political group to gain recognition as a party, allowing it to participate more effectively in elections, including the ability to run candidates for state and local offices. Achieving this status also enables the party to benefit from certain rights and privileges, such as access to state-funded resources for campaigning and a more structured participation in electoral processes.

The other percentages listed do not represent the actual threshold in New Jersey law, which is fixed at 10%. This percentage ensures that only groups with a significant level of public support can attain the designation of a political party.