9TRENTON, NJ – With Election Day fast approaching, political tension is once again creeping across New Jersey — and this year, it’s even showing up in Halloween costumes.

As campaign signs line the streets and debates spill onto social media, some residents are finding humor in the chaos, using Halloween as a way to poke fun at politics and social divides.

Halloween has long been a night for creativity, a chance to push boundaries and have fun with friends and neighbors. Across the state, homes are decked out for trunk-or-treat events, haunted hayrides, and elaborate displays — but for many, the costume remains the centerpiece of the celebration.

COVID-19 Virus Costume

With the COVID-19 pandemic being a distant past, some say it’s still too soon, particularly the northeast, friends and

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