Ciattarelli Selects Morris County Sheriff Gannon As Lieutenant Governor Running Mate

Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli has selected Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon as his running mate for lieutenant governor, with a formal announcement held at Johnnie's Tavern in Boonton. Gannon, 64, is a respected law enforcement veteran serving his third term as sheriff, known for bipartisan appeal in a district represented by Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill. He has prioritized public safety initiatives such as the Hope One program for substance use and mental health outreach, and the RSVP-3 school safety program. Gannon's background includes service as a Boonton beat cop, Deputy Chief of Investigations at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, membership in the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, and a leadership role in security at Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Ciattarelli's choice reinforces a campaign message focused on law and order, and Gannon would be the first man to serve as lieutenant governor in New Jersey since the office was created in 2005. Sherrill has until July 28 to name her lieutenant governor running mate.