Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary in New Jersey governor’s race
- Mikie Sherrill emerged victorious in the crowded Democratic contest for New Jersey governor on Tuesday, securing her party’s nomination in a competitive race.
- Sherrill won after building her campaign on affordability issues and personal experience as a Navy pilot and former prosecutor.
- She defeated five well-known opponents including mayors of Newark and Jersey City, and she raised $2.8 million during her primary campaign.
- Sherrill received about 35 percent of the primary vote, while notable rivals had between 10 and 17 percent each, with the race called by AP at 8:40 p.m. Eastern time.
- Sherrill will face Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who won his primary with Trump’s endorsement, making the general election a key test for both parties ahead of 2025.
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Former GOP New Jersey governor endorses Democrat Mikie Sherrill in gubernatorial race
Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) in her pursuit of the state’s top office. Whitman, who co-chairs the independent Forward Party with Andrew Yang and endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris for president,…
NJ Gov. race: First, let’s learn how to spell everyone’s name (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN)
And now, I will present to you the path to win the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race, which, let me tell you, is going to be closely watched. But first we need to learn how to spell the candidate’s names. On the Republican side, it’s Jack Chitttereelllli. For the Democrats, it’s Mikkey Cheryl. That doesn’t look right. Lemme ChatGPT this. Stand by. OK. It’s actually Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill. Easy-peasy. Two t’s, two l’s, two r’s, two l’s…
Good news for the Democrats
On Tuesday, New Jersey held its gubernatorial primaries, being one of two reliably blue states that holds its race for governor just a year after the presidential election. Democrats had a rather crowded field but Mikie Sherrill was elected overwhelmingly – a Navy veteran and congresswoman who joined Congress in 2018 during Trump’s first midterm.…
Rep. Sherrill and Ciattarelli to Face Off in NJ Gubernatorial Race
In New Jersey, four-term Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka placed second in the six-way race. Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican primary. He had been endorsed by President Trump.
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