New Jersey Republicans and Democrats will decide today on their respective nominees for governor, in what is expected to be a contentious 2025 general election.
Early voting in the Garden State primaries began June 3, a week out from election day. New Jersey is one of two states hosting a high-stakes gubernatorial contest this year.
But unlike Virginia − the other off-year race state, where this year both the Republican and Democratic nominee for governor became official in April ahead of any primary − New Jersey's candidate field is packed on both sides.
There are five Republicans on the ballot, though former state assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is widely seen as the favorite to win. He comes into Tuesday evening with President Donald Trump's full-throated endorsement.
Among Democrats, Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads the pack of six by a slight polling margin. She faces competitors like Newark mayor Ras Baraka and fellow member of Congress Josh Gottheimer.
