Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor Race

Democrat Mikie Sherrill secured a decisive victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's gubernatorial election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, maintaining Democratic control of the state's top office amid national political tensions. With 78 percent of votes counted, Sherrill led 56.3 percent to Ciattarelli's 43.1 percent, according to the Associated Press, which declared her the winner at 9:22 p.m. EST. The former U.S. representative and Navy veteran will succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy, becoming only the second woman elected governor in New Jersey's history and marking the first time since 1961 that one party has held the office for three consecutive terms.

Sherrill, 53, who served four terms representing a northern New Jersey district in Congress, built her campaign around opposition to President Donald Trump, whom she described as an existential threat to the country. A former federal prosecutor and helicopter pilot, she emphasized affordability, childcare access and state government accountability, while criticizing Trump's economic policies and tariffs for driving up living costs. Her strategy resonated strongly in suburban counties such as Bergen,...