Sherrill, Ciattarelli Win N.J. Governor Primaries

Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the Democratic primary for New Jersey governor, defeating five prominent rivals including Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Ras Baraka, Steven Fulop, Sean Spiller, and Stephen Sweeney. Former State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, secured the Republican nomination, setting up a general election rematch after his narrow 2021 defeat. The primary was rescheduled to June 10 to accommodate the Jewish holiday Shavuot, and New Jersey remains one of only two states holding a gubernatorial race in the year following a presidential election. Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman and former Navy pilot, highlighted her vision for the state and criticized Ciattarelli's alignment with Trump, while Ciattarelli emphasized affordability and a return to GOP leadership. The general election on November 4 is expected to center on property taxes, affordability, and the candidates' national affiliations. Sherrill's significant net worth, largely attributed to her husband's finances, has also become a point of discussion.