Summary
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey governor's race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli. This was the second significant win for Democrats on the same day, after another Democratic candidate won in Virginia. The election results were seen as a reflection of public opinion during President Donald Trump's second term.
Key Facts
- Mikie Sherrill, a Democratic U.S. Representative and former Navy pilot, won the New Jersey governor’s race.
- She defeated Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, a former Assemblyman.
- This win means Democrats have held the governor's office in New Jersey for three consecutive terms, the first time since the 1960s.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Ciattarelli during his campaign.
- Former President Obama endorsed Sherrill.
- The New Jersey race saw heavy national attention and nearly $200 million in campaign spending.
- Ciattarelli had previously criticized Trump but later received his endorsement.
- Both candidates focused on New Jersey’s high cost of living and energy prices during the campaign.
