Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-new-jersey-2025-gubernatorial-election Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: New Jersey 2025 gubernatorial election Politics Updated on Nov 4, 2025 9:42 PM EST — Published on Nov 3, 2025 12:01 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill was elected New Jersey governor on Tuesday over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications Sherrill will succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, marking the first time since 1961 that one party has won three consecutive terms in the New Jersey governor’s mansion. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The race was closely watched as a potential bellwether for the 2026 midterms. WATCH LIVE: Mikie Sherrill addresses supporters after winning New Jersey governor race Sherrill, a Navy veteran who represented a northern New Jersey district in the U.S. House for four terms, will be the state’s second female governor. The Associated Press declared Sherrill the winner at 9:22 p.m. EST. Find more of our Vote 2025 coverage READ MORE: Less talk of Trump, more focus on economy is part of the Democrats’ playbook for Tuesday’s election WATCH: How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues WATCH: Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill was elected New Jersey governor on Tuesday over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications Sherrill will succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, marking the first time since 1961 that one party has won three consecutive terms in the New Jersey governor’s mansion. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The race was closely watched as a potential bellwether for the 2026 midterms. WATCH LIVE: Mikie Sherrill addresses supporters after winning New Jersey governor race Sherrill, a Navy veteran who represented a northern New Jersey district in the U.S. House for four terms, will be the state’s second female governor. The Associated Press declared Sherrill the winner at 9:22 p.m. EST. Find more of our Vote 2025 coverage READ MORE: Less talk of Trump, more focus on economy is part of the Democrats’ playbook for Tuesday’s election WATCH: How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues WATCH: Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now