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New Jersey's Democratic and Republican Gubernatorial Races to Offer Stark Choices

Strategic Insights

Jun 9, 2025 — 1 min read

New Jersey's Democrats and Republicans are approaching the state's top-of-the-ballot race with markedly different visions for the Garden State. In the closely watched primary, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, 53, defeated five opponents and won a notable endorsement from former President Joe Biden, in her bid to become the state's first female governor in more than two decades. Sherrill will face Trump-endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli, 63, in November. Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman, won with the backing of President Donald Trump, who has been a central figure in the race.

Key Takeaways

Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the Democratic primary with notable support from former President Joe Biden.
Sherrill will face Trump-endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the general election.
Ciattarelli won with the backing of President Donald Trump, who has been a central figure in the Republican primary.
The two candidates have different visions for the state, with Sherrill focused on improving healthcare and housing, and Ciattarelli promising to challenge New Jersey's sanctuary policies.
Sherrill has the support of important North Jersey establishment figures, including 10 Democratic county committees.
Ciattarelli has significant support from Trump and his base, including a possible majority of the Republican Party.
Sherrill would be the first Democratic woman to lead the state, while Ciattarelli has a strong base in Monmouth County.

Statistics

110,000 Democratic voters cast ballots in the primary election.
320,000 votes were cast in the Republican primary election.
Sherrill won the Democratic primary with 255,000 votes, while Ciattarelli won the Republican primary with 167,000 votes in 2021, and for 255,000 in 2022.
Ciattarelli has the support of President Donald Trump.
Sherrill has the support of former President Joe Biden.
53% of the state is Democratic, while 22% is Republican.

Sources

A press release from the Sherrill campaign.
A press release from the Ciattarelli campaign.
The Associated Press.

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