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Jack Ciattarelli Wins GOP Primary With Trump Endorsement as NJ Democrats Nearly 800k Votes in Record Turnout

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Updated Jun 13, 2025, 01:28 AM

The New Jersey gubernatorial race is intensifying ahead of the November general election, with both the Democratic and Republican parties setting record voter turnouts in their recent primaries. Democrats recorded nearly 800,000 votes, surpassing the previous 2017 primary record of 504,000, while Republicans reached approximately 460,000 votes, their highest primary turnout since 1961. Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee endorsed by former President Donald Trump, secured a decisive primary victory, reinforcing his position as the GOP candidate aiming to flip the state. Democrats are mobilizing to retain control of the governorship, with their nominee, Jack4NJ, receiving strong support and endorsements. The race is expected to be highly competitive and closely watched throughout the year, reflecting a politically charged environment in New Jersey. Campaign efforts from both sides are ramping up, with Republicans focusing on voter engagement along the shore and Democrats emphasizing the contrast between their candidate and Ciattarelli, whom they describe as out of touch.

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The race for governor in New Jersey will be one of the most closely watched political races this year. @LaurenJMayk reports.

Eric Daugherty

@EricLDaugh

🚨 TIME TO FLIP NEW JERSEY RED? Trump's endorsed nominee, Jack Ciattarelli, easily WON the primary this week. Republicans have been gaining in voter registration. @ScottPresler is doing a lot of legwork. NJ can SHOCK the nation:

Polling USA

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Democrats outran Republicans in the New Jersey primaries, signalling a tough race ahead for Republicans in the state Likewise, Republicans continue to drop in special elections as Trump makes the party increasingly unpopular >

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Jack Ciattarelli Wins GOP Primary With Trump Endorsement as NJ Democrats Nearly 800k Votes in Record Turnout

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New Jersey Gubernatorial Primaries Draw Record Turnout with Nearly 800,000 Democratic Votes, Ciattarelli Wins GOP Backed by Trump

Jack Ciattarelli Wins GOP Primary With Trump Endorsement as NJ Democrats Nearly 800k Votes in Record Turnout

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