2025 NEW JERSEY ELECTION ANALYSIS
By ANJRPC Lobbyist Rob Nixon

Sherrill Elected Governor, Dems Prevail Over GOP Throughout NJ

New Jersey’s voters have elected Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill as Governor.  Her victory is historic.  She will become New Jersey’s first female Democratic Governor.  Sherrill’s victory also marks the first time a Democrat has won election following a two term Democrat Governor since Governor Hughes victory in 1961.

She will enter the office in January 2026 with solid majorities in the Legislature.  Time will tell where political realities will take her Administration as her party swings further left on election night around the nation.

Her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, ran a textbook campaign.  He was constantly on-message on issues that seemed to be resonating with New Jersey residents on affordability, taxes and the direction of the State.  Following his near miss loss against Governor Murphy in 2021 there was enthusiasm around his candidacy that he could drag New Jersey back to being a competitive State for the GOP  (read more  here!)