Despite a packed field of candidates on Primary Election Day 2025 in New Jersey, it didn't take long for the winners to emerge: U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (left) and former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (right). Each won their party's nomination and will compete in November to fill the seat that will be vacated by two-term Gov. Phil Murphy.

In a crowded race for governor, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill built a statewide coalition in the Democratic primary that stretched from New Jersey’s northernmost county down to Cape May. Turnout in the Democratic contest improved by more than 270,

The matchup in New Jersey's race for governor is officially set — and Tuesday’s primaries also laid down big indicators about the state of both political parties after the first major intraparty contests since the 2024 election.