Summary
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is projected to win the New Jersey governor's race, succeeding fellow Democrat Phil Murphy. Sherrill, who has been in Congress since 2018, narrowly defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli. The results are considered an indicator for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- Mikie Sherrill is projected to win the New Jersey governor's race.
- She is currently a US House of Representatives member from New Jersey.
- Sherrill will follow Democrat Phil Murphy as governor.
- Her opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, is a former Republican state legislator.
- The election is seen as a reflection of US President Donald Trump's influence.
- Sherrill campaigned on housing and utility rate policies, while Ciattarelli focused on tax reductions.
- Bomb threats caused temporary closures at some polling stations on election day.
- New Jersey has a tradition of being a Democrat-leaning state since 1988.
