Overview
- County tallies with about 95% of precincts reporting show Sherrill leading 56.2% to 43.2%.
- Her win makes her the first female Democrat to lead the state and extends her party’s hold on the governorship beyond two full terms for the first time in roughly 50 years.
- Republican Jack Ciattarelli fell short after aligning himself with President Donald Trump as Sherrill ran as a moderate focused on cost-of-living issues.
- Outside groups from both parties poured in millions, producing the costliest governor’s race in New Jersey history.
- Routine certification and transition steps now follow the projection as planning begins for the January inauguration.