2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2025, to elect the governor of New Jersey. Democratic U.S. representative Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican former nominee Jack Ciattarelli.[2][3][4] Sherrill succeeded Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy who was term-limited and ineligible to seek a third term.
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    Sherrill: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Ciattarelli: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 40–50% 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections were held on June 10, 2025.[5] Sherrill won the Democratic nomination with 34% of the vote over a field of candidates that included Newark mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop. Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee in 2021, won his second consecutive nomination with almost 68% of the vote over radio talk show host Bill Spadea.
After strong Republican performances in the state in 2021 and 2024, many analysts expected a close race. Some polls suggested the election was a toss-up.[6][7] However, Sherrill outperformed expectations and won with a decisive 14.36% margin of victory, slightly larger than Murphy's 14.14% margin in 2017. This election was the widest Democratic margin since 2001, and the highest vote share for a Democratic nominee since 1989. Sherrill was the first Democratic gubernatorial candidate to win Morris County since 1973. Sherrill also lost Hunterdon County by single digits, which is the narrowest Republican margin since 1977.[8][9] Both Sherrill and Ciattarelli obtained the most votes cast in any New Jersey gubernatorial election, and this election had the highest turnout since 1997.[10]
Sherrill was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey on January 20, 2026. She became the second female governor in New Jersey history,[11] the first Democratic female governor in New Jersey history, and the first female military veteran to serve as governor of a U.S. state.[12] This election was the first New Jersey gubernatorial election since 1961 in which either party won the governorship for three consecutive terms.[13][14]
Background
New Jersey has long been considered a blue state, consistently voting Democratic at the federal level since 1992 and generally voting Democratic at the state level as well. Republicans have not won a statewide election in New Jersey since the 2013 gubernatorial election, but recent statewide, especially gubernatorial, elections have been notably competitive.[15]
In 2021, Governor Murphy was re-elected by a 3.2% margin,[16] considerably down from his 14.1% margin of victory in 2017.[17] A similar rightward shift was seen at the presidential level in 2024, when Democrat Kamala Harris won New Jersey by 5.9%,[18] considerably down from 2020, when Joe Biden won New Jersey by 15.9%. Harris had the worst performance in New Jersey of any Democratic nominee since 1992, with Donald Trump becoming the first Republican nominee to lose New Jersey by just single digits since 2004.[19]
Most polls, analysts and ratings showed Sherrill to be the favorite, although the polls narrowed beginning in mid-September.[6]
This election was considered to be an indicator of the popularity of Donald Trump's second presidency in the state. Until 2021, New Jersey had elected a governor of the opposite party of the sitting president of the United States in every election since 1989.[20] Until this election, New Jersey had not elected the same party to the governor's office for more than two consecutive terms since 1961.[21]
In October 2025, the Trump administration announced that the Department of Justice would deploy election monitors to polling sites in California and New Jersey ahead of the November 4 elections. The administration cited concerns raised by Republican officials about alleged voting irregularities. Democratic leaders in both states criticized the move as politically motivated voter intimidation, while the department said the monitors would ensure transparency and compliance with federal law.[22]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark[25]
- Steven Fulop, mayor of Jersey City and candidate for New Jersey's 13th congressional district in 2004[26]
- Running mate: Sheena Collum, mayor of South Orange[27]
- Josh Gottheimer, U.S. representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district (2017–present)[28]
- Sean Spiller, president of the New Jersey Education Association (2021–present) and former mayor of Montclair (2020–2024)[29]
- Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[30]
Declined
- Cory Booker, U.S. senator (2013–present) and candidate for president in 2020 (running for re-election in 2026)[31]
Endorsements
Ras Baraka
- U.S. representatives
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, NJ-12 (2015–present)[32]
- LaMonica McIver, NJ-10 (2024–present)[33]
- Statewide officials
- DeForest Soaries, former New Jersey secretary of state (1999–2002) (Republican)[34]
- Regena Thomas, former New Jersey secretary of state (2002–2006)[34]
- County officials
- A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, Essex County commissioner (2024–present)[35]
- Donna Pearson, former Cumberland County commissioner[36]
- 2 Mercer County commissioners[37]
- Local officials
- Lorenzo Langford, former mayor of Atlantic City (2002–2006, 2008–2014)[36]
- 13 other mayors[38][39][36][40][41][42]
- Party officials
- Joey Novick, former Hunterdon County Democratic chair[43]
- Individuals
- Lawrence Hamm, activist[44]
- Labor unions
- Rutgers AAUP–AFT[45]
- SEIU 32BJ[45]
- Workers United Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board[45]
- Organizations
- CAIR Action NJ[46]
- Emgage Action[46]
- Make the Road Action[45]
- New Jersey Citizen Action[45]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee (co-endorsement with Fulop)[47]
- Sunrise Movement New Jersey[48]
- Working Families Party[45]
Steven Fulop
- State legislators
- Angela V. McKnight, senator from LD-31 (2024–present)[49]
- Nicholas Sacco, senator from LD-32 (1994–2024) and mayor of North Bergen (1991–present)[50]
- 9 state assemblymembers[49][51][52][53][54][55]
- County officials
- Ernest Coursey, Atlantic County commissioner from the 1st district (2014–present)[56]
- Tom Pullion, Burlington County commissioner (2018–present)[57]
- Frank Schillari, Hudson County sheriff (2011–present)[58]
- Local officials
- Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present)[59]
- Eldridge Hawkins Jr., former mayor of Orange (2008–2012)[54]
- Jerramiah Healy, former mayor of Jersey City (2004–2013)[54]
- Bret Schundler, former mayor of Jersey City (1992–2001) (Republican)[54]
- Marty Small Sr., mayor of Atlantic City (2019–present)[59]
- 33 other mayors[59][54][60][57][61][62][41]
- Party officials
- Tom Palmieri, former Warren County Democratic chair[63]
- Anthony Vainieri, former Hudson County Democratic chair[64][a]
- Individuals
- Matthew Yglesias, journalist (co-endorsement with Gottheimer and Sherrill)[65]
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union[b][66]
- American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees District 1199J[c][67]
- Hotel and Gaming Trades Council[68]
- 4 International Brotherhood of Teamsters chapters[d][69]
- SMART Transportation Division Local 60[70]
- Organizations
- College Democrats of America[71]
- College Democrats of New Jersey[71]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee (co-endorsement with Baraka)[47]
- SOMA Action[72]
- Newspapers
- The Philadelphia Inquirer (Democratic primary only)[73]
Josh Gottheimer
- U.S. representatives
- Ed Case, HI-01 (2019–present)[74]
- Jared Golden, ME-02 (2019–present)[74]
- Susie Lee, NV-03 (2019–present)[74]
- Kathy Manning, NC-06 (2021–2025)[74]
- Jared Moskowitz, FL-23 (2023–present)[74]
- Jimmy Panetta, CA-19 (2017–present)[74]
Albio Sires, NJ-08 (2006–2023) and mayor of West New York (1995–2006, 2023–present)[75] (switched endorsement to Sherrill)[76]- Tom Suozzi, NY-03 (2017–2023, 2024–present)[74]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[74]
- State legislators
- Gordon Johnson, senator from LD-37 (2022–present)[77]
- Joe Lagana, senator from LD-38 (2018–present)[78]
- Paul Sarlo, senator from LD-36 (2003–present)[78]
Brian Stack, senator from LD-33 (2008–present) and mayor of Union City (2000–present)[75] (switched endorsement to Sherrill)[79][76]- Gary Schaer, senator from LD-36 (2006-present)[80]
- 5 state assemblymembers[78]
- County officials
- Anthony Cureton, Bergen County sheriff[78]
Craig Guy, Hudson County executive (2024–present) and Hudson County Democratic chair[75] (switched endorsement to Sherrill)[79][76]- John Hogan, Bergen County clerk[78]
- Dennis McNerney, former Bergen County executive (2003–2011)[78]
- Jim Tedesco, Bergen County executive (2015–present)[78]
- 8 Bergen County commissioners[78]
- Local officials
- Elie Katz, former mayor of Teaneck (2006–2008, 2016)[81]
- Mark Sokolich, mayor of Fort Lee (2008–present)[78]
- Michael Wildes, mayor of Englewood (2004–2010, 2019–present)[78]
- 30 other mayors[75][79][76][82][83][78][84]
- Party officials
- Paul Juliano, Bergen County Democratic chair[78]
- Louis Stellato, former Bergen County Democratic chair[78]
- Individuals
- Abraham Foxman, former director of the Anti-Defamation League[85]
- Steven Van Zandt, musician[86]
- Matthew Yglesias, journalist (co-endorsement with Fulop and Sherrill)[65]
- Political parties
- Bergen County Democratic Committee[87]
- Warren County Democratic Committee[88]
- Labor unions
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825[89]
- New Jersey State Council of Machinists[90]
- Organizations
- Newspapers
- The Jewish Voice (Democratic primary only)[93]
Mikie Sherrill
- U.S. senators
- Elissa Slotkin, Michigan (2025–present)[74]
- U.S. representatives
- Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present)[74]
- Chrissy Houlahan, PA-06 (2019–present)[94]
- Tom Malinowski, NJ-07 (2019–2023) and Hunterdon County Democratic chair (2024–present)[95]
- Sarah McBride, DE-AL (2025–present)[96]
- Frank Pallone, NJ-06 (1988–present)[97]
- Albio Sires, NJ-08 (2006–2023) and mayor of West New York (1995–2006, 2023–present)[76] (previously endorsed Gottheimer)[75][79]
- Abigail Spanberger, VA-07 (2019–2025)[74]
- Statewide officials
- Richard Codey, former governor of New Jersey (2002, 2004–2006)[98]
- Jon Corzine, former governor of New Jersey (2006–2010)[99]
- Janet Mills, governor of Maine (2019–present)[100]
- State legislators
- Linda Greenstein, senator from LD-14 (2010–present)[101]
- John McKeon, senator from LD-27 (2024–present)[102]
- Brian Stack, senator from LD-33 (2008–present) and mayor of Union City (2000–present)[76] (previously endorsed Gottheimer)[75][79]
- Teresa Ruiz, senate majority leader (2022–present) from LD-29 (2008–present)[103]
- 5 state assemblymembers[104][101][105][106]
- County officials
- Thomas Adamo, Passaic County sheriff (2025–present)[107]
- Dan Benson, Mercer County executive (2024–present)[101]
- Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., Essex County executive (2003–present)[107]
- Chris Durkin, Essex County clerk (2006–present)[107]
- Craig Guy, Hudson County executive (2024–present) and Hudson County Democratic chair[76] (previously endorsed Gottheimer)[75][79]
- Danielle Ireland-Imhof, Passaic County clerk (2019–present)[107]
- Amir Jones, Essex County sheriff (2025–present)[107]
- Jack Kemler, Mercer County sheriff (2010–present)[101]
- Juan Rivera, Essex County register of deeds (2020–present)[107]
- Paula Sollami-Covello, Mercer County clerk (2006–present)[101]
- 8 Essex County commissioners[107]
- 3 Mercer County commissioners[101]
- 3 Passaic County commissioners[107]
- Local officials
- Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present)[108]
- 23 other mayors[107][109][101][76][75][79]
- Party officials
- Janice Mironov, Mercer County Democratic chair and mayor of East Windsor[101]
- Individuals
- Billie Jean King, former professional tennis player[110]
- Matthew Yglesias, journalist (co-endorsement with Fulop and Gottheimer)[65]
- Political parties
- Essex County Democratic Committee[111]
- Hudson County Democratic Committee[112]
- Hunterdon County Democratic Committee[113]
- Mercer County Democratic Committee[114]
- Middlesex County Democratic Committee[115]
- Monmouth County Democratic Committee[116]
- Morris County Democratic Committee[117]
- Passaic County Democratic Committee[118]
- Sussex County Democratic Committee[119]
- Union County Democratic Committee[120]
- Labor unions
- International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 194[121]
- Laborers' Union[122]
- National Association of Government Employees[123]
- New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association[124]
- Organizations
- Elect Democratic Women[125]
- EMILYs List[126]
- Latina Civic PAC[127]
- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters[128]
- Passaic County Young Democrats[129]
- Sierra Club[130]
- With Honor Fund[131]
Sean Spiller
- State legislators
- Raymond Lesniak, senator from LD-20 (1983–2018)[132]
- Mayors
- Derek Armstead, mayor of Linden, New Jersey (2014–present)[133]
- Labor unions
- New Jersey Education Association (candidate's employer)[134]
Stephen Sweeney
- U.S. representatives
- Herb Conaway, NJ-03 (2025–present)[135]
- Donald Norcross, NJ-01 (2014–present)[136]
- State legislators
- Joe Roberts, former assembly speaker (2006–2010) from LD-05 (1987–2010)[137]
- 6 state senators[135]
- 15 other state assemblymembers[135][137][104]
- County officials
- Chuck Billingham, Camden County sheriff (2025–present)[137]
- Caren Fitzpatrick, former at-large Atlantic County commissioner (2018–2024)[135]
- James Hogan, Gloucester County clerk[137]
- James Kostoplis, Burlington County sheriff[138]
- Pamela Rosen Lampitt, Camden County clerk (2025–present)[137]
- Carmel Morina, Gloucester County sheriff[137]
- Joseph Ripa, former Camden County clerk[137]
- Joanne Schwartz, Burlington County clerk[138]
- Whip Wilson, former Camden County sheriff (2015–2025)[137]
- 2 Burlington County commissioners[138]
- 6 Camden County commissioners[137]
- 5 Gloucester County commissioners[137]
- 3 Salem County commissioners[43]
- Local officials
- Party officials
- County Democratic chairs for Atlantic, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem[141][142]
- Individuals
- George Norcross, former Democratic National Committee member[143]
- Political parties
- Atlantic County Democratic Committee[144]
- Burlington County Democratic Committee[145]
- Camden County Democratic Committee[146]
- Cumberland County Democratic Committee[147]
- Gloucester County Democratic Committee[148]
- Salem County Democratic Committee[149]
- Labor unions
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[150]
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (candidate's employer)[151]
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local 28[152]
- 5 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers chapters[e][153][154][155][104]
- International Longshoremen's Association[156]
- New Jersey Roofers Unions[157]
- New Jersey State Building Trades Council[158]
- Sheet Metal Workers New Jersey State Council[159]
- Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council[160]
- Teamsters Joint Council 53[161]
- UNITE HERE Locals 54 & 100[162]
Declined to endorse
- U.S. senators
- Cory Booker, New Jersey (2013–present)[163]
- Andy Kim, New Jersey (2024–present)[164]
- U.S. representatives
- Rob Menendez, NJ-8 (2023–present)[165]
- Donald Payne Jr., NJ-10 (2012–2024) (deceased)[105]
- Statewide officials
- Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey (2018–present)[166]
- Tahesha Way, lieutenant governor of New Jersey (2023–present) and secretary of state of New Jersey (2018–present)[166]
- State legislators
- Craig Coughlin, assembly speaker (2018–present) from LD-19 (2010–present)[166]
- Nicholas Scutari, senate president (2022–present) from LD-22 (2004–present) and Union County Democratic chair[166]
- Britnee Timberlake, senator from LD-34 (2024–present)[167]
- Political parties
- Cape May County Democratic Committee[168]
- Ocean County Democratic Committee[169]
- Labor unions
County conventions
County convention results
| Hunterdon County Democratic convention[113] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | Round 2 | ||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Mikie Sherrill | 81 | 45.76% | 89 | 56.69% |
| Ras Baraka | 65 | 36.73% | 68 | 43.31% |
| Josh Gottheimer | 13 | 7.35% | Eliminated | |
| Sean Spiller | 11 | 6.21% | Eliminated | |
| Stephen Sweeney | 7 | 3.95% | Eliminated | |
| Total ballots | 177 ballots | 157 ballots | ||
| Mercer County Democratic convention[114] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Mikie Sherrill | 224 | 55.45% |
| Ras Baraka | 133 | 32.92% |
| Sean Spiller | 47 | 11.63% |
| Total ballots | 404 ballots | |
| Monmouth County Democratic convention[116] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Mikie Sherrill | 338 | 72.84% |
| Ras Baraka | 96 | 20.69% |
| Sean Spiller | 30 | 6.47% |
| Josh Gottheimer[f] | 0[g] | 0.00% |
| Total ballots | 464 ballots | |
| Sussex County Democratic convention[119] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Mikie Sherrill | 113 | 88.28% |
| Ras Baraka | 9 | 7.03% |
| Stephen Sweeney | 6 | 4.69% |
| Sean Spiller | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total ballots | 128 ballots[h] | |
| Burlington County Democratic convention[145] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Stephen Sweeney | 119 | 44.57% |
| Ras Baraka | 69 | 25.84% |
| Mikie Sherrill | 52 | 19.48% |
| Sean Spiller | 27 | 10.11% |
| Total ballots | 267 ballots | |
| Atlantic County Democratic convention[144] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | Round 2 | ||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Stephen Sweeney | 81 | 47.36% | 90 | 52.02% |
| Ras Baraka | 38 | 22.22% | 46 | 26.59% |
| Sean Spiller | 29 | 16.96% | 37 | 21.39% |
| Mikie Sherrill | 23 | 13.45% | Eliminated | |
| Total ballots | 171 ballots | 173 ballots | ||
| Ocean County Democratic convention[169][i] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Mikie Sherrill | 63 | 38.41% |
| Stephen Sweeney | 31 | 18.90% |
| Ras Baraka | 26 | 15.85% |
| Steven Fulop[j] | 23 | 14.02% |
| Sean Spiller | 21 | 12.80% |
| Total ballots | 164 ballots | |
| Bergen County Democratic convention[87] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Josh Gottheimer | 616 | 66.02% |
| Mikie Sherrill | 148 | 15.86% |
| Ras Baraka | 95 | 10.18% |
| Sean Spiller | 45 | 4.82% |
| Steve Sweeney | 29 | 3.11% |
| Total ballots[k] | 933 ballots | |
| Morris County Democratic convention[117] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Mikie Sherrill | 385 | 76.85% |
| Ras Baraka | 88 | 17.56% |
| Sean Spiller | 20 | 3.99% |
| Steve Sweeney | 8 | 1.6% |
| Total ballots[l] | 524 ballots | |
| Turnout | 83.71%[171] | |
| Salem County Democratic convention[149] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Steve Sweeney | 24 | 82.76% |
| Ras Baraka | 3 | 10.34% |
| Mikie Sherrill | 2 | 6.90% |
| Total ballots | 29 ballots | |
| Warren County Democratic convention[88] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Josh Gottheimer | 19 | 57.58% |
| Ras Baraka | 7 | 21.21% |
| Mikie Sherrill | 5 | 15.15% |
| Steve Sweeney | 2 | 6.06% |
| Total ballots | 33 ballots | |
| Essex County Democratic convention[111] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | |
| Votes | % | |
| Mikie Sherrill | 438 | 62.13% |
| Ras Baraka | 236 | 33.48% |
| Sean Spiller | 24 | 3.40% |
| Steve Sweeney | 7 | 0.99% |
| Total ballots | 705 ballots | |
Gottheimer
Sherrill
Sweeney
Co-endorsement of Baraka, Gottheimer, Sherrill, Spiller, and Sweeney
Declined to endorse
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[m] |
Margin of error |
Ras Baraka | Steven Fulop | Josh Gottheimer | Mikie Sherrill | Sean Spiller | Stephen Sweeney | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College[172] | May 11–13, 2025 | 386 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 28% | 10% | 5% | 24% |
| MDW Communications (D)[173][A] | May 11–13, 2025 | 1,100 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 17% | 13% | 7% | 21% | 7% | 5% | 30% |
| Global Strategy Group (D)[174][B] | May 10–13, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 15% | 16% | 11% | 33% | 6% | 7% | 12% |
| StimSight Research[175] | May 7–10, 2025 | 409 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 21% | 19% | 10% | 31% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
| MDW Communications (D)[176][A] | April 2025 | 1,200 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 14% | 14% | 9% | 18% | 11% | 8% | 26% |
| Rutgers-Eagleton[177] | April 1–10, 2025 | 556 (RV) | – | 9% | 12% | 9% | 17% | 10% | 7% | 32% |
| Global Strategy Group (D)[178][B] | April 6–8, 2025 | 600 (LV) | – | 13% | 13% | 15% | 25% | 12% | 6% | 16% |
| Hart Research Associates (D)[170][C] | March – April 2025 | – | – | 12% | 14% | 11% | 20% | 9% | 9% | 26% |
| Global Strategy Group (D)[179][D] | April 1–3, 2025 | 900 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 11% | 13% | 14% | 19% | 11% | 5% | 27% |
| MDW Communications (D)[180][A] | March 19–20, 2025 | 935 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 12% | 9% | 5% | 14% | 8% | 5% | 47% |
| GBAO (D)[181][E] | February 27 – March 3, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 14% | 10% | 9% | 20% | 15% | 8% | 24% |
| Hart Research Associates (D)[170][C] | February 2025 | – | – | 12% | 12% | 9% | 25% | 11% | 5% | 26% |
| MDW Communications (D)[182][A] | February 10, 2025 | 789 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 10% | 5% | 5% | 16% | 10% | 3% | 52% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[183][F] | January 22–23, 2025 | 615 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 9% | 9% | 5% | 16% | 11% | 9% | 43% |
| Emerson College[184] | January 18–21, 2025 | 437 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 8% | 4% | 7% | 10% | 8% | 7% | 56% |
| Hart Research Associates (D)[170][C] | November 2024 | – | – | 12% | 7% | 6% | 17% | 10% | 9% | 39% |
| Upswing Research (D)[185][G] | November 23–27, 2024 | 803 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 13% | 8% | 10% | 25% | 7% | 8% | 30% |
| Global Strategy Group (D)[186][B] | November 20–24, 2024 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 9% | 4% | 9% | 24% | 5% | 11% | 38% |
| Renaissance Campaign Strategies (D)[187][H] | July 13–14, 2024 | 802 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 12% | 7% | 8% | 18% | 2% | 8% | 45% |
| GQR Research (D)[188][I] | March 7–12, 2024 | 603 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 20% | 9% | 5% | 23% | – | 12% | 29% |
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through June 27, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ras Baraka | $7,325,248 | $7,219,890 | $105,358 |
| Steven Fulop | $9,142,423 | $9,009,629 | $132,794 |
| Josh Gottheimer | $9,217,621 | $8,742,829 | $474,792 |
| Mikie Sherrill | $9,549,353 | $9,283,760 | $265,594 |
| Sean Spiller | $454,309 | $415,580 | $38,729 |
| Steve Sweeney | $9,047,708 | $8,633,427 | $414,281 |
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[190] | |||
Debates
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn |
||||||||||
| Baraka | Fulop | Gottheimer | Sherrill | Spiller | Sweeney | |||||
| 1[191] | November 21, 2024 | NJ PBS | David Cruz | YouTube | P | P | A | A | P | P |
| 2[192] | February 2, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University |
Laura Jones | YouTube | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| 3[193][194] | May 12, 2025 | NJ PBS WNYC |
Briana Vannozzi Michael Hill |
YouTube | P | P | P | P | N | P |
| 4[193][194] | May 18, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University |
Laura Jones | YouTube | P | P | P | P | N | P |
Results
Sherrill
- Sherrill—60–70%
- Sherrill—50–60%
- Sherrill—40–50%
- Sherrill—30–40%
- Sherrill—20–30%
Baraka
- Baraka—40–50%
- Baraka—30–40%
Gottheimer
- Gottheimer—30–40%
Spiller
- Spiller—20–30%
Sweeney
- Sweeney—40–50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mikie Sherrill | 286,244 | 34.02% | |
| Democratic | Ras Baraka | 173,951 | 20.67% | |
| Democratic | Steven Fulop | 134,573 | 15.99% | |
| Democratic | Josh Gottheimer | 97,384 | 11.57% | |
| Democratic | Sean Spiller | 89,472 | 10.63% | |
| Democratic | Stephen Sweeney | 59,811 | 7.11% | |
| Total votes | 841,435 | 100.0% | ||
Lieutenant gubernatorial nomination
Nominee
- Dale Caldwell, president of Centenary University (2023–present) and former New Brunswick school board member (1998–2024)[196]
Considered but not selected
- Samuel Delgado, vice chair of the New Jersey State Cannabis Regulatory Commission and husband of state assemblymember Yvonne Lopez[197]
- Shavar Jeffries, former assistant attorney general (2008–2010) and candidate for mayor of Newark in 2014[197]
- Jim Johnson, former U.S. under secretary of the Treasury for Enforcement (1998–2001) and candidate for governor in 2017[197]
- Carlos Medina, president of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey[197]
- Lamont Repollet, president of Kean University (2020–present) and former New Jersey commissioner of education (2018–2020)[197]
Declined to be considered
- Troy Singleton, state senator from the 7th district (2018–present)[197]
- Benjie Wimberly, state senator from the 35th district (2025–present)[197]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jack Ciattarelli, former state assemblyman from the 16th district (2011–2018), nominee for governor in 2021, and candidate in 2017[198]
Eliminated in primary
- Justin Barbera, contractor and independent candidate for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in 2024[199]
- Jon Bramnick, state senator from the 21st district (2022–present) and former minority leader of the New Jersey General Assembly (2012–2022) from the 21st district (2003–2022)[200]
- Mario Kranjac, former mayor of Englewood Cliffs (2016–2024)[201]
- Bill Spadea, radio talk show host and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2004[202]
Disqualified
Withdrawn
- Edward Durr, former state senator from the 3rd district (2022–2024) (endorsed Spadea)[205]
- Jim Fazzone, former mayor of Burlington City (2008–2015) and senate nominee for LD-07 in 2023 (endorsed Bramnick)[206]
Declined
- Chris Christie, former governor (2010–2018) and candidate for president in 2016 and 2024[207]
- Declan O'Scanlon, state senator from the 13th district (2018–present) (endorsed Ciattarelli)[208]
Endorsements
Jon Bramnick
- U.S. executive branch officials
- Michael Chertoff, former U.S. secretary of homeland security (2005–2009)[200]
- Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director (2017)[209]
- U.S. representatives
- John Boehner, former speaker of the House (2011–2015) from OH-08 (1991–2015)[200]
- Rodney Frelinghuysen, NJ-11 (1995–2019)[210]
- Leonard Lance, NJ-07 (2009–2019)[211]
- Statewide officials
- George P. Bush, former Texas land commissioner (2015–2023)[200]
- Christopher Porrino, former New Jersey attorney general (2016–2018)[200]
- State assemblymembers
- Robert Auth, LD-39 (2014–present)[212]
- Michele Matsikoudis, LD-21 (2022–present)[200]
- Nancy Munoz, LD-21 (2009–present)[200]
- County officials
- Tayfun Selen, Morris County commissioner (2020–present)[200]
- Local officials
- Party officials
- Laura Ali, Morris County Republican chair[200]
- Party chapters
- Political parties
- Mercer County Republican Committee (co-endorsement with Ciattarelli and Spadea)[216]
- Newspapers
- The Philadelphia Inquirer (Republican primary only)[73]
Jack Ciattarelli (R)
- U.S. executive branch officials
- Kellyanne Conway, former senior counselor to the president (2017–2020)[217]
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[218]
- State senators
- Christopher J. Connors, LD-09 (2008-2024)[219]
- Declan O'Scanlon, LD-13 (2018–present) and former state assemblymember (2008-18)[208]
- Joseph Pennacchio, minority whip of the New Jersey Senate (2017-present), LD-26 (2008-present)[220]
- Vincent J. Polistina, LD-02 (2021–present) and former state assemblymember (2008–12)[221]
- Parker Space LD-24 (2018–present)[222]
- Mike Testa, LD-01 (2019-present), chair of the Cumberland County Republican Party (2014-present)[223]
- Latham Tiver, LD-08 (2024–present)[224]
- State assemblymembers
- Brian Bergen, LD-26 (2020-present)[225]
- Jack Collins, former assembly speaker (1996–2002) from LD-03 (1986–2002)[226]
- Dawn Fantasia, LD-24 (2024–present)[222]
- DiAnne Gove, LD-09 (2009-2024)[219]
- Don Guardian, LD-02 (2022-present)[221]
- Mike Inganamort, LD-24 (2024-present)[222]
- Claire Swift, LD-02 (2022-present)[221]
- Michael Torrissi, LD-08 (2024–present)[224]
- Brandon Umba, LD-08 (2022–2024)[224]
- County officials
- Virginia E. Haines, Ocean County commissioner (2016–present) and Republican National Committee member (2004–2025)[219]
- Party chapters
- Political parties
- Atlantic County Republican Committee[232]
- Bergen County Republican Committee[233]
- Burlington County Republican Committee[234]
- Cape May County Republican Committee[235]
- Cumberland County Republican Committee[236]
- Essex County Republican Committee[237]
- Gloucester County Republican Committee[238]
- Hunterdon County Republican Committee[239]
- Mercer County Republican Committee (co-endorsement with Bramnick and Spadea)[216]
- Middlesex County Republican Committee[240]
- Monmouth County Republican Committee[241]
- Passaic County Republican Committee[242]
- Salem County Republican Committee[243]
- Somerset County Republican Committee[244]
- Union County Republican Committee[245]
- Warren County Republican Committee[246]
Mario Kranjac
- U.S. representatives
- Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the House (1995–1999) from GA-06 (1979–1999)[247]
Bill Spadea
- U.S. representatives
- Tom MacArthur, NJ-03 (2015–2019)[248]
- State legislators
- Carmen Amato, senator from LD-09 (2024–present)[231]
- Edward Durr, senator from LD-03 (2022–2024)[205]
- Greg Myhre, assemblymember from LD-09 (2024–present)[231]
- Brian Rumpf, assemblymember from LD-09 (2024–present)[231]
- County officials
- 2 Ocean County commissioners[249][250]
- John Catalano, Ocean County Deputy Clerk[250]
- Local officials
- Party officials
- George Gilmore, Ocean County Republican chair[249]
- Individuals
- Phil Rizzo, pastor and Republican primary candidate for the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election[253]
- Party chapters
- 10 municipal Republican committees[252]
- Political parties
- Camden County Republican Committee[254]
- Mercer County Republican Committee (co-endorsement with Bramnick and Ciattarelli)[216]
- Ocean County Republican Committee[255]
- Organizations
Declined to endorse
- U.S. representatives
- Tom Kean Jr., NJ-07 (2023–present)[258]
- Nancy Mace, SC-01 (2021–present)[259]
- Chris Smith, NJ-04 (1981–present)[258]
- Jeff Van Drew, NJ-02 (2019–present)[258]
- Statewide officials
- Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey (2010–2018)[207]
Bramnick
Ciattarelli
Spadea
County conventions
County convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Spadea | 129 | 60.85% | |
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | 83 | 39.15% | |
| Total votes | 212 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Spadea | 69 | 42.86% | |
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | 59 | 36.65% | |
| Republican | Jon Bramnick | 33 | 20.50% | |
| Total votes | 161 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | 258 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 258[p] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
| Camden County Republican convention, March 10, 2025[254] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Round 1 | Round 2 | ||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Bill Spadea | 36 | 47.37% | 51 | 68.00% |
| Jack Ciattarelli | 23 | 30.26% | 24 | 32.00% |
| Edward Durr | 29 | 16.96% | 17 | 22.37% |
| Total ballots | 76 | 75 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | 492 | 86.31% | |
| Republican | Mario Kranjac | 66 | 11.58% | |
| Republican | Monica Brinson | 12 | 2.11% | |
| Total votes | 570 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | 15 | 88.24% | |
| Republican | Jon Bramnick | 2 | 11.76% | |
| Total votes | 17 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | N/A[o] | 100.00% | ||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[m] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Mario Kranjac |
Bill Spadea |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College[172] | May 11–13, 2025 | 330 (LV) | ± 5.4% | 8% | 44% | – | 2% | 18% | 4%[q] | 23% |
| National Research Inc. (R)[260][J] | May 6–8, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 10% | 54% | – | 2% | 23% | – | 11% |
| National Research Inc. (R)[261][J] | April 8–10, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 9% | 50% | – | 3% | 22% | – | 14% |
| Rutgers-Eagleton[177] | April 1–10, 2025 | 258 (RV) | – | 4% | 42% | – | 0% | 12% | 7%[r] | 34% |
| Durr withdraws from the race | ||||||||||
| KAConsulting (R)[262][K] | February 5–7, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 4% | 42% | 2% | 2% | 13% | – | 35% |
| Emerson College[184] | January 18–21, 2025 | 334 (LV) | ± 5.3% | 4% | 26% | 2% | – | 13% | 10%[s] | 47% |
| KAConsulting (R)[264][K] | June 12–14, 2024 | 606 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 3% | 44% | 2% | – | 11% | – | 38% |
Regional polling
- Monmouth County
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[m] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Bill Spadea |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepien Strategic Partners (R)[265][L] | December 7–10, 2024 | 920 (LV) | ±3.2% | 1% | 37% | 3% | 38% | 22% |
- Morris County
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[m] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Bill Spadea |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepien Strategic Partners (R)[265][L] | December 7–10, 2024 | 920 (LV) | ±3.2% | 5% | 39% | 2% | 22% | 32% |
- Ocean County
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[m] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Bill Spadea |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepien Strategic Partners (R)[265][L] | December 7–10, 2024 | 920 (LV) | ±3.2% | 3% | 28% | 4% | 38% | 27% |
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through June 27, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Justin Barbera | <$6,900 | <$6,900 | <$6,900 |
| Jon Bramnick | $5,160,140 | $5,015,536 | $144,604 |
| Jack Ciattarelli | $9,474,904 | $9,204,860 | $270,044 |
| Edward Durr | $11,775 | $4,591 | $7,184 |
| Mario Kranjac | $191,289 | $198,829 | -$7,540 |
| Bill Spadea | $4,787,792 | $4,572,045 | $215,747 |
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[190] | |||
Debates
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Republican | Republican | Republican | Republican | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn |
||||||||||
| Barbera | Bramnick | Ciattarelli | Durr | Kranjac | Spadea | |||||
| 1 | November 21, 2024 | NJ PBS | David Cruz | YouTube | N | P | A | P | N | A |
| 2[192] | February 4, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University Save Jersey |
Laura Jones | YouTube | N | P | P | P | N | P |
| 3[193][194] | May 7, 2025 | NJ PBS WNYC |
David Cruz Michael Hill |
YouTube | N | P | P | W | N | P |
| 4[193][194] | May 20, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University Save Jersey |
Laura Jones | YouTube | N | P | P | W | N | P |
Results
Ciattarelli
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli | 316,283 | 67.82% | |
| Republican | Bill Spadea | 101,408 | 21.75% | |
| Republican | Jon Bramnick | 29,130 | 6.25% | |
| Republican | Mario Kranjac | 12,782 | 2.74% | |
| Republican | Justin Barbera | 6,743 | 1.45% | |
| Total votes | 466,346 | 100.0% | ||
Lieutenant gubernatorial nomination
Nominee
- Jim Gannon, Morris County sheriff (2017–present)[266]
Considered but not selected
- Nick De Gregorio, financial trader and candidate for New Jersey's 5th congressional district in 2022[197]
- Don Guardian, state assemblymember from the 2nd district (2022–present)[197]
- Mike Inganamort, state assemblymember from the 24th district (2024–present)[197]
- Tony Perry, mayor of Middletown[197]
- Holly Schepisi, state senator from the 39th district (2021–present)[197]
Declined to be considered
- Kristin Corrado, state senator from the 40th district (2017–present)[197]
Third-party candidates
Candidates
Declared
- Vic Kaplan (Libertarian), former chair of the New Jersey Libertarian Party and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2024[267]
- Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers), perennial candidate[268]
Write-in
- Lily Benavides (Green), former Democratic New Hampshire state representative (2007–2008) and Green nominee for New Jersey's 11th congressional district in 2024[269][270]
- Monica Brinson (independent), former Republican candidate for governor and political strategist[204]
Withdrawn
General election
The in-person early voting period ran from October 25 to November 2, 2025.[272]
Candidates
- Mikie Sherrill (Democratic), U.S. representative from New Jersey's 11th congressional district (2019–present)
- Running mate: Dale Caldwell, president of Centenary University (2023–present) and former New Brunswick school board member (1998–2024)
- Jack Ciattarelli (Republican), former state assemblyman from the 16th district (2011–2018), nominee for governor in 2021, and candidate in 2017
- Running mate: Jim Gannon, Morris County sheriff (2017–present)
- Vic Kaplan (Libertarian), former chair of the New Jersey Libertarian Party and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2024[273]
- Running mate: Bruno Pereira, chair of the New Jersey Libertarian Party
- Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers), perennial candidate
- Running mate: Craig Honts
Write-in
- Lily Benavides (Green), former Democratic New Hampshire state representative (2007–2008) and Green nominee for New Jersey's 11th congressional district in 2024[269][270]
- Monica Brinson (independent), former Republican candidate for governor and political strategist[204]
Debates
Gubernatorial
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
||||||
| Sherrill | Ciattarelli | |||||
| 1[274] | September 21, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University |
Laura Jones | YouTube | P | P |
| 2[274] | October 8, 2025 | Various[u] | Tamala Edwards Bill Ritter |
YouTube | P | P |
Lieutenant gubernatorial
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
||||||
| Caldwell | Gannon | |||||
| 1[274] | September 30, 2025 | Various[v] | Dan Mannarino Henry Rosoff |
YouTube | P | P |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[275] | Lean D | November 4, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[276] | Lean D | November 4, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[277] | Lean D | November 4, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[278] | Likely D | November 4, 2025 |
| State Navigate[279] | Likely D | November 4, 2025 |
| New Jersey Globe[280] | Lean D | November 4, 2025 |
Post-primary endorsements
Mikie Sherrill (D)
- 2025 gubernatorial candidates
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[281]
- Josh Gottheimer, NJ-05 (2017–present)[282]
- Sean Spiller, former mayor of Montclair (2020–2025)[282]
- Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[283]
- Executive branch officials
- Andrew Bates, White House senior deputy press secretary (2024–2025)[284]
- Pete Buttigieg, 19th United States Secretary of Transportation (2021–2025)[285]
- Rahm Emanuel, White House Chief of Staff (2009–2010)[286]
- Eric Holder, United States Attorney General (2009–2015)[287]
- Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (2009–2017)[288]
- U.S. senators
- Cory Booker, New Jersey (2013–present)[289]
- Ruben Gallego, Arizona (2025–present)[290]
- Mark Kelly, Arizona (2020–present)[291]
- Andy Kim, New Jersey (2024–present)[289]
- Chris Murphy, Connecticut (2013–present)[292]
- U.S. representatives
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, NJ-12 (2015–present)[282]
- Herb Conaway, NJ-03 (2025–present)[282]
- Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present)[293]
- Adriano Espaillat, NY-13 (2017–present)[294]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[286]
- LaMonica McIver, NJ-10 (2024–present)[282]
- Rob Menendez, NJ-08 (2023–present)[282]
- Donald Norcross, NJ-01 (2014–present)[282]
- Nellie Pou, NJ-09 (2025–present)[295]
- Nydia Velázquez, NY-07 (1993–present)[294]
- Statewide officials
- Wes Moore, governor of Maryland (2023–present)[294]
- Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey (2018–present)[289]
- Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania (2023–present)[296]
- Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey (1994–2001) (Forward; former Republican)[297]
- Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan (2019–present)[286]
- State legislators
- Rosy Bagolie, assemblywoman from LD-27 (2024–present)[285]
- Joseph Danielsen, assemblyman from LD-17 (2014–present)[298]
- Margie Donlon, assemblywoman from LD-11 (2024–present)[299]
- Vin Gopal, senator from LD-11 (2018–present)[299]
- Andrea Katz, assemblywoman from LD-08 (2024–present)[300]
- Raj Mukherji, senator from LD-32 (2024–present)[301]
- Luanne Peterpaul, assemblywoman from LD-11 (2024–present)[299]
- Britnee Timberlake, senator from LD-34 (2024–present)[167]
- Benjie Wimberly, senator from LD-35 (2025–present)[302]
- Andrew Zwicker, senator from LD-16 (2022–present)[298]
- Individuals
- Christian Fuscarino, executive director of Garden State Equality[299]
- Terry Holt, national spokesman for the George W. Bush 2004 presidential campaign[284]
- Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania state representative from HD-181 (2019–present) and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025–present)[299]
- Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025–present)[303]
- Tammy Murphy, first lady of New Jersey (2018–present)[300]
- Julia Sass Rubin, professor at Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy[304]
- Labor unions
- 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East[305]
- 32BJ Motor Vehicle Inspectors[305]
- Actors' Equity Association[306]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees New Jersey Council 63[307]
- Committee of Interns and Residents[305]
- Communications Workers of America District 1[308]
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[309]
- Health Professionals and Allied Employees[310]
- Hotel and Gaming Trades Council[311]
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers[312]
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 21[313]
- New Jersey Education Association[314]
- New Jersey State AFL-CIO[315]
- New Jersey State Association of Pipe Trades[316]
- Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union[317]
- SEIU 32BJ[310]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[305]
- Sheet Metal Workers New Jersey State Council[318]
- UNITE HERE Local 54[319]
- 9 United Association locals[320]
- 6 United Food and Commercial Workers locals[321]
- United Service Workers Union[322]
- Workers United[323]
- Workers United Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board[305]
- Organizations
- Brady Campaign[324]
- Clean Water Action[325]
- College Democrats of America[326]
- College Democrats of New Jersey[326]
- Democratic Governors Association[327]
- Garden State Equality[328]
- Giffords[329]
- Human Rights Campaign[330]
- People for the American Way[331]
- People’s Organization For Progress[332]
- Progressive Victory[333]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[334]
- Vote Mama[335]
- Newspapers
Jack Ciattarelli (R)
- 2025 gubernatorial candidates
- Edward Durr, former state senator from the 3rd district (2022–2024)[340]
- Mario Kranjac, former mayor of Englewood Cliffs (2016–2024)[340]
- U.S. executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[341]
- JD Vance, 50th vice president of the United States (2025–present)[342]
- U.S. representatives
- Byron Donalds, FL-19 (2021–present)[343]
- Thomas Kean Jr., NJ-07 (2023–present)[344]
- Mike Lawler, NY-17 (2023–present)[345]
- Chris Smith, NJ-04 (1981–present)[344]
- Jeff Van Drew, NJ-02 (2019–present)[344]
- Statewide officials
- Jenniffer González-Colón, governor of Puerto Rico (2025–present)[346]
- Brian Kemp, governor of Georgia (2019–present), chair of the Republican Governors Association (2024–present)[347]
- Thomas Kean, former governor of New Jersey (1982–1990)[348]
- State senators
- Anthony M. Bucco, minority leader (2023–present) from LD-25 (2019–present)[349]
- Holly Schepisi, LD-39 (2021–present)[350]
- Nicholas Sacco, LD-32 (1994–2024) and mayor of North Bergen (1991–present) (Democratic)[351]
- Mike Testa, LD-01 (2019–present)[352]
- State assemblymembers
- Rafael Fraguela, former LD-20 (2002–2004) (Democratic)[353]
- Jamel Holley, former LD-20 (2015–2022) (Democratic)[354]
- Michele Matsikoudis, LD-21 (2022–present)[349]
- Silverio Vega, former LD-33 (2006–2008) and former mayor of West New York, New Jersey (2006–2011) (Democratic)[355]
- Individuals
- Curtis Bashaw, real estate developer and Republican nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey[304]
- KC Crosbie, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (2025–present)[356]
- Kelsey Grammer, actor[357]
- Joe Gruters, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (2025–present)[356]
- Sean Hannity, television host[358]
- Benny Johnson, activist[359]
- Jack Posobiec, activist[359]
- Scott Presler, political organizer[340]
- Vivek Ramaswamy, former CEO of Roivant Sciences and 2024 Republican presidential candidate[360]
- Sid Rosenberg, radio host[340]
- Labor unions
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825[361]
- Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Locals 4 & 5[362][348]
- Port Authority Police Lieutenants Benevolent Association[363][348]
- Port Authority Police Detectives Endowment Association, INC[364][348]
- New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police[365]
- Organizations
- Association of Former New Jersey State Troopers[348]
- The Lakewood Vaad[366]
- Moms for Liberty[367]
- National Federation of Independent Business New Jersey[368]
- New Jersey State Retired Police and Firemen's Association[348]
- Republican Governors Association[347]
- Newspapers and other media
Declined to endorse
- 2025 gubernatorial candidates
- Bill Spadea, radio talk show host (Republican)[371]
- Organizations
- Make the Road Action (endorsed against Ciattarelli)[372]
- Working Families Party (endorsed against Ciattarelli)[372]
Polling
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation |
Dates administered |
Dates updated |
Mikie Sherrill (D) |
Jack Ciattarelli (R) |
Other/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270toWin[373] | October 27–31, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | 50.1% | 45.7% | 4.2% | Sherrill +4.4% |
| Decision Desk HQ[374] | through November 3, 2025 | November 3, 2025 | 50.6% | 45.7% | 3.7% | Sherrill +4.9% |
| FiftyPlusOne[375] | through November 3, 2025 | November 3, 2025 | 50.4% | 44.7% | 4.9% | Sherrill +5.7% |
| Race to the WH[376] | through November 3, 2025 | November 4, 2025 | 49.7% | 45.1% | 5.2% | Sherrill +4.6% |
| RealClearPolitics[377] | October 14–30, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | 48.9% | 45.6% | 5.5% | Sherrill +3.3% |
| VoteHub[378] | through November 3, 2025 | November 3, 2025 | 49.8% | 44.5% | 5.7% | Sherrill +5.3% |
| Average | 49.9% | 45.2% | 4.9% | Sherrill +4.7% | ||
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[m] |
Margin of error |
Mikie Sherrill (D) |
Jack Ciattarelli (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Co.[379] | November 2–3, 2025 | 429 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 51% | 48% | 1%[x] | – |
| 450 (LV) | 48% | 46% | 1%[x] | 5% | |||
| John Zogby Strategies (D)[380] | October 31 – November 3, 2025 | 1,205 (LV) | ± 2.9% | 55% | 43% | 2%[y] | – |
| AtlasIntel[381] | October 25–30, 2025 | 1,639 (LV) | ± 2.0% | 50% | 49% | – | 1% |
| SoCal Strategies (R)[382][M] | October 28–29, 2025 | 800 (LV) | – | 52% | 45% | – | 3% |
| Suffolk University[383] | October 26–29, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | 42% | 2%[z] | 7% |
| Emerson College[384][N] | October 25–28, 2025 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 50%[aa] | 48% | 1%[ab] | 1% |
| 49% | 48% | 1%[ab] | 2% | ||||
| Beacon Research (D)/ Shaw & Company Research (R)[385][O] |
October 24–28, 2025 | 956 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 52% | 45% | – | 3% |
| 1,107 (RV) | 52% | 43% | – | 5% | |||
| Quinnipiac University[386] | October 23–28, 2025 | 1,166 (LV) | ± 3.8% | 51% | 43% | 2%[z] | 4% |
| 51%[ac] | 44% | – | 4% | ||||
| YouGov[387] | October 17–28, 2025 | 1,153 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 54% | 44% | 2%[ad] | – |
| 51% | 42% | 1%[ad] | 6% | ||||
| Quantus Insights (R)[388] | October 26–27, 2025 | 1,380 (LV) | ± 2.6% | 49% | 46% | – | 5% |
| co/efficient (R)[389] | October 23–27, 2025 | 995 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 48% | 47% | 1%[x] | 5% |
| A2 Insights[390] | October 24–26, 2025 | 812 (LV) | – | 51% | 47% | – | 2% |
| GQR (D)[391][B] | October 15–20, 2025 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 52% | 40% | – | 8% |
| Concord Public Opinion Partners (D)[392][P] | October 16–18, 2025 | 605 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 49% | 40% | – | 11% |
| Rutgers-Eagleton[393] | October 3–17, 2025 | 795 (LV) | ± 4.7% | 50% | 45% | – | 5% |
| KAConsulting (R)[394][Q] | October 15–16, 2025 | 601 (RV/LV) | ± 4.0% | 47% | 44% | – | 9% |
| InsiderAdvantage (R)/Trafalgar Group (R)[395] | October 14–15, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 45% | 44% | 4% | 7% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University[396] | October 9–15, 2025 | 814 (RV) | ± 3.4% | 52% | 45% | – | 3% |
| Beacon Research (D)/ Shaw & Company Research (R)[397][O] |
October 10–14, 2025 | 869 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 50% | 45% | – | 5% |
| 1,002 (RV) | 48% | 44% | – | 8% | |||
| Quinnipiac University[398] | October 9–13, 2025 | 1,327 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 50% | 44% | 2%[z] | 4% |
| 51%[ac] | 44% | – | 4% | ||||
| Rasmussen Reports (R)[399] | October 8–9, 2025 | 955 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 46% | 40% | 4%[ae] | 9% |
| Neighborhood Research (R)[400] | October 6–9, 2025 | 311 (LV) | ± 5.6% | 44% | 44% | – | 12% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[401][R] | October 2–3, 2025 | 703 (RV) | ± 3.7% | 49% | 43% | – | 8% |
| John Zogby Strategies (D)[402] | September 30 – October 2, 2025 | 912 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 50% | 42% | – | 8% |
| Quantus Insights (R)[403] | September 29–30, 2025 | 900 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 48% | 46% | – | 6% |
| Beacon Research (D)/ Shaw & Company Research (R)[404][O] |
September 25–28, 2025 | 822 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 50% | 42% | – | 8% |
| 1,002 (RV) | 48% | 41% | – | 11% | |||
| Global Strategy Group (D)[405][B] | September 22–25, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 50% | 43% | – | 7% |
| Valcour/Save Jersey (R)[406] | September 23–24, 2025 | 1,274 (LV) | ± 2.8% | 47% | 45% | – | 7% |
| Emerson College[407] | September 22–23, 2025 | 935 (LV) | ± 3.1% | 43% | 43% | 3% | 11% |
| yes. every kid.[408] | September 20–22, 2025 | 704 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 48% | 41% | – | 10% |
| National Research Inc. (R)[409][J] | September 16–18, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 46% | – | 9% |
| Quinnipiac University[410] | September 11–15, 2025 | 1,238 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 49% | 41% | 2%[z] | 6% |
| 51%[ac] | 42% | – | 7% | ||||
| National Research Inc. (R)[411][J] | September 8–10, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 47% | 45% | – | 8% |
| Quantus Insights (R)[412] | September 2–4, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 47% | 37% | – | 16% |
| 49%[aa] | 39% | – | 12% | ||||
| TIPP Insights (R)[413][S] | August 25–28, 2025 | 1,524 (RV) | ± 3.0% | 37% | 36% | – | 27% |
| 1,349 (LV) | 46% | 39% | 2%[af] | 12% | |||
| 1,073 (RV)[ag] | 47% | 43% | 2%[af] | 8% | |||
| Rutgers-Eagleton[414] | July 31 – August 11, 2025 | 1,650 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 44% | 35% | 3% | 17% |
| 47%[aa] | 37% | 3% | 12% | ||||
| A2 Insights[415] | July 29 – August 2, 2025 | 629 (LV) | – | 51% | 45% | – | 4% |
| StimSight Research[416] | July 18–24, 2025 | 1,108 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 48% | 42% | 1% | 9% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University[417] | July 17–23, 2025 | 806 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 45% | 37% | 3% | 15% |
| National Research Inc. (R)[411][J] | July 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 43% | – | 11% |
| KAConsulting (R)[418][Q] | June 24–27, 2025 | 800 (RV/LV) | ± 3.5% | 47% | 42% | – | 11% |
| Cygnal (R)[419][T] | June 19–20, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 50% | 43% | – | 7% |
| Rutgers-Eagleton[420] | June 13–16, 2025 | 621 (LV) | ± 5.4% | 51% | 31% | – | 18% |
| 56%[aa] | 35% | – | 9% | ||||
| National Research Inc. (R)[421][J] | June 11–12, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 42% | – | 12% |
| SurveyUSA (D)[422][P] | May 28–30, 2025 | 576 (LV) | ± 6.1% | 51% | 38% | – | 12% |
Results
Election turnout by county (left) and municipality (right):
20–30%
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mikie Sherrill Dale Caldwell |
1,896,610 | 56.88% | +5.66% | |
| Republican | Jack Ciattarelli Jim Gannon |
1,417,705 | 42.52% | –5.48% | |
| Libertarian | Vic Kaplan Bruno Pereira |
11,880 | 0.36% | +0.06% | |
| Socialist Workers | Joanne Kuniansky Craig Honts |
8,164 | 0.24% | +0.09% | |
| Total votes | 3,334,359 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Democratic hold | |||||
By county
| County[423] | Mikie Sherrill Democratic |
Jack Ciattarelli Republican |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Atlantic | 51,201 | 51.48% | 47,603 | 47.86% | 652 | 0.66% | 3,598 | 3.62% | 99,456 |
| Bergen | 190,461 | 55.26% | 152,682 | 44.30% | 1,518 | 0.44% | 37,779 | 10.96% | 344,661 |
| Burlington | 116,774 | 60.47% | 75,342 | 39.02% | 986 | 0.51% | 41,432 | 21.46% | 193,102 |
| Camden | 130,752 | 68.08% | 60,129 | 31.31% | 1,179 | 0.61% | 70,623 | 36.77% | 192,060 |
| Cape May | 18,270 | 41.45% | 25,588 | 58.06% | 214 | 0.49% | -7,318 | -16.60% | 44,072 |
| Cumberland | 21,348 | 52.18% | 19,272 | 47.11% | 290 | 0.71% | 2,076 | 5.07% | 40,910 |
| Essex | 188,681 | 76.92% | 55,503 | 22.63% | 1,118 | 0.46% | 133,178 | 54.29% | 245,302 |
| Gloucester | 67,066 | 51.88% | 61,265 | 47.39% | 935 | 0.72% | 5,801 | 4.49% | 129,266 |
| Hudson | 127,181 | 74.67% | 41,021 | 24.08% | 2,122 | 1.25% | 86,160 | 50.59% | 170,324 |
| Hunterdon | 31,663 | 47.44% | 34,683 | 51.96% | 401 | 0.60% | -3,020 | -4.52% | 66,747 |
| Mercer | 91,713 | 71.31% | 36,156 | 28.11% | 741 | 0.58% | 55,557 | 43.20% | 128,610 |
| Middlesex | 174,038 | 62.64% | 101,830 | 36.65% | 1,992 | 0.72% | 72,208 | 25.99% | 277,860 |
| Monmouth | 131,484 | 45.79% | 154,166 | 53.69% | 1,503 | 0.52% | -22,682 | -7.90% | 287,153 |
| Morris | 116,488 | 50.89% | 111,422 | 48.67% | 1,006 | 0.44% | 5,066 | 2.21% | 228,916 |
| Ocean | 90,323 | 32.56% | 185,957 | 67.03% | 1,160 | 0.42% | -95,634 | -34.47% | 277,440 |
| Passaic | 86,053 | 57.71% | 61,966 | 41.56% | 1,081 | 0.73% | 24,087 | 16.15% | 149,100 |
| Salem | 9,782 | 42.06% | 13,281 | 57.11% | 192 | 0.83% | -3,499 | -15.05% | 23,255 |
| Somerset | 83,355 | 59.33% | 56,095 | 39.93% | 1,037 | 0.74% | 27,260 | 19.40% | 140,487 |
| Sussex | 26,308 | 40.56% | 38,118 | 58.77% | 429 | 0.66% | -11,810 | -18.21% | 64,855 |
| Union | 124,470 | 67.18% | 59,646 | 32.19% | 1,162 | 0.63% | 64,824 | 34.99% | 185,278 |
| Warren | 19,199 | 42.19% | 25,980 | 57.09% | 326 | 0.72% | -6,781 | -14.90% | 45,505 |
| Totals | 1,896,610 | 56.88% | 1,417,705 | 42.52% | 20,044 | 0.60% | 478,905 | 14.36% | 3,334,359 |
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic:
- Atlantic (largest municipality: Egg Harbor Township)
- Cumberland (largest municipality: Vineland)
- Gloucester (largest municipality: Washington Township)
- Morris (largest municipality: Parsippany-Troy Hills)
By congressional district
Sherrill won ten of 12 congressional districts, including her own and one held by a Republican.[424]
| District | Sherrill | Ciattarelli | Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 63.2% | 36.1% | Donald Norcross |
| 2nd | 46.0% | 53.4% | Jeff Van Drew |
| 3rd | 57.0% | 42.5% | Herb Conaway |
| 4th | 35.4% | 64.2% | Chris Smith |
| 5th | 53.0% | 46.6% | Josh Gottheimer |
| 6th | 60.6% | 38.7% | Frank Pallone |
| 7th | 50.7% | 48.7% | Thomas Kean Jr. |
| 8th | 74.8% | 24.1% | Rob Menendez |
| 9th | 59.4% | 39.9% | Nellie Pou |
| 10th | 80.7% | 18.5% | LaMonica McIver |
| 11th | 57.4% | 42.1% | Mikie Sherrill |
| 12th | 66.9% | 32.4% | Bonnie Watson Coleman |
By state legislative district
Sherrill: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Ciattarelli: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Sherrill won 28 of 40 state legislative districts, including four with Republican state senators. Ciattarelli won 12 districts, including one held by a Democrat.
Exit poll
Sherrill was able to win New Jersey by over 14%, nearly matching Joe Biden's 16% victory in 2020, and winning the same counties as Biden. According to a CNN exit poll, Sherrill won 94% of Black voters, 68% of Hispanic voters, and 82% of Asian voters. Sherrill also won 54% of White women.[425]
| Demographic subgroup | Sherrill | Ciattarelli | % of total vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideology | |||
| Liberals | 94 | 6 | 34 |
| Moderates | 62 | 37 | 33 |
| Conservatives | 11 | 88 | 33 |
| Party | |||
| Democrats | 97 | 2 | 38 |
| Republicans | 7 | 92 | 31 |
| Independents | 56 | 43 | 31 |
| Donald Trump job approval | |||
| Approve | 8 | 92 | 42 |
| Disapprove | 93 | 6 | 56 |
| Most important issue facing New Jersey | |||
| Economy | 66 | 33 | 32 |
| Taxes | 37 | 62 | 34 |
| Healthcare | 92 | 7 | 16 |
| Immigration | 28 | 71 | 7 |
| 2024 presidential vote | |||
| Kamala Harris | 97 | 3 | 50 |
| Donald Trump | 7 | 93 | 42 |
| Another candidate | 63 | 30 | 2 |
| Did not vote | 65 | 31 | 3 |
| Gender | |||
| Men | 49 | 50 | 47 |
| Women | 62 | 37 | 53 |
| Income | |||
| $200,000 or more | 57 | 43 | 19 |
| $100,000-$199,999 | 53 | 47 | 33 |
| $50,000-$99,999 | 51 | 49 | 26 |
| Less than $50,000 | 71 | 28 | 23 |
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| White | 47 | 52 | 70 |
| Asian | 82 | 17 | 5 |
| Latino | 68 | 31 | 10 |
| Black | 94 | 5 | 10 |
| Race/ethnicity by gender | |||
| White men | 41 | 59 | 34 |
| White women | 54 | 46 | 36 |
| Black men | 92 | 7 | 4 |
| Black women | 95 | 4 | 6 |
| Latino men | 61 | 38 | 5 |
| Latina women | 73 | 26 | 6 |
| All other voters | 69 | 29 | 10 |
| Age | |||
| 18–29 years old | 69 | 31 | 11 |
| 30–44 years old | 67 | 32 | 19 |
| 45-64 years old | 51 | 48 | 34 |
| 65 and older | 51 | 48 | 35 |
| Area type | |||
| Urban | 84 | 15 | 7 |
| Suburban | 54 | 45 | 93 |
| Education | |||
| College graduate | 62 | 38 | 55 |
| No college degree | 50 | 49 | 45 |
| Education by race | |||
| White college graduates | 55 | 45 | 40 |
| Non-white college graduates | 79 | 21 | 15 |
| Whites without college | 37 | 63 | 31 |
| Non-whites without college | 75 | 23 | 15 |
| Education by gender and race | |||
| White women with college degrees | 62 | 38 | 20 |
| White women without college degrees | 43 | 57 | 16 |
| White men with college degrees | 48 | 52 | 18 |
| White men without college degrees | 31 | 69 | 15 |
| Voters of color | 77 | 22 | 30 |
| Educational attainment | |||
| Advanced degree | 68 | 32 | 23 |
| Bachelor's degree | 64 | 36 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 45 | 10 |
| Some college | 53 | 46 | 15 |
| Never attended college | 45 | 54 | 21 |
See also
Notes
- International and New Jersey State Council
- National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199J
- Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Locals 641, 2906, and 3082
- Locals 30, 94, 351, 400, and 456
- Withdrew from participation in this convention but remained on ballot.
- Gottheimer received votes, but they were not announced due to his withdrawal at the convention.
- Six ballots were abstentions or voided.
- No candidate endorsed, as none received a majority of ballots in the only round of voting
- These votes were write-ins, as Fulop was not on the ballot.
- 41 additional delegates abstained or cast invalid ballots.
- 23 delegates abstained
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - National and New Jersey chapter
- Ciattarelli was the only candidate on the ballot.
- 22 votes were not counted, as they were undervotes.
- Justin Barbera with 2%; "Someone else" with 2%
- Justin Barbera with 3%; "None of them" 4%; "Someone else" with <1%
- Bacon and Herberg with 3%; Canfield and Fazzone with 2%
- Zielinski submitted enough signatures in June for ballot access but withdrew from the race in early August after missing the statutory deadline to select a lieutenant governor candidate, citing "health and personal reasons". Zielinski was replaced on the ballot by Lily Benavides, who was subsequently removed from the ballot after a petition challenge by the Morris County Democratic Committee.
- Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.
- Vic Kaplan (LP) with 1%
- "Another candidate" with 2%
- Vic Kaplan (LP) and Joanne Kuniansky (SWP) with 1%
- With voters who lean towards a given candidate
- "Someone else" with 1%
- H2H between Sherill and Ciattarelli
- Vic Kaplan (LP) and Joanne Kuniansky (SWP) with 0%
- "Third-party candidate" with 4%
- Joanne Zielinski [sic] and David Kaplan [sic] with 1%. Note the poll incorrectly named Joanne Kuniansky as "Joanne Zielinski" and Vic Kaplan as "David Kaplan"
- Among "regular voters"
Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by Baraka's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Sherill's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Fulop's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Gottheimer's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Garden State Forward, a super PAC affiliated with the New Jersey Education Association, which supports Spiller
- Poll sponsored by Working New Jersey PAC, which supports Spiller
- Poll sponsored by Laborers' International Union of North America, which supports Sherrill
- Poll sponsored by One New Jersey United, a pro-Baraka Super PAC
- Poll sponsored by Ciattarelli's campaign
- Poll conducted for Spadea's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Red Eagle Politics, a conservative content creator who supports Ciattarelli.
- Poll sponsored by Democrats for Education Reform, which supports Sherrill
- Poll sponsored by Change NJ, a pro-Ciattarelli, anti-Sherrill super PAC
- Poll commissioned by the Democratic Governors Association, which supports Sherrill
- Poll sponsored by League of American Workers
- Poll sponsored by the American Principles Project, a conservative group