Trump-backed candidate wins Republican nomination in New Jersey governor's race

Jack Ciattarelli, a New Jersey Republican with Donald Trump's backing, has secured his party's nomination in the Garden State's 2025 gubernatorial election.

Ciattarelli previously served as a member of the New Jersey general assembly. He has run two previous campaigns for governor. The second time, in 2021, he came within 3 points of unseating current Gov. Phil Murphy, who is now term limited.

Along with the president's endorsement, Ciattarelli came in the June 10 primary with a healthy polling advantage.

Ciattarelli is expected to face Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill in the November general. Sherrill is in the middle of her fourth term in Congress, representing a district in northern New Jersey.