Jersey City mayoral candidates James Solomon, left, and Jim McGreevey. AP

Jersey City voters will head to the polls Tuesday for a runoff to decide whether Jim McGreevey, who resigned from the New Jersey governorship in scandal more than 20 years ago, will complete a political comeback and become their next mayor.

McGreevey stepped down less than halfway into his first term, admitting to an extramarital affair and disclosing that he was gay, amid accusations that he abused his official power to pursue a romantic relationship with an aide.

McGreevey will face city councilman James Solomon. The pair were the top vote-getters in a wide field in November’s general election, but neither candidate garnered the required majority to avoid a runoff: Solomon received around 29% of the vote

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