Overview
- The Associated Press called the race at 9:23 p.m. ET as Sherrill led roughly 57% to 43%, a margin echoed by other decision desks.
- Sherrill will be the state’s second female governor and extends Democratic control to a third straight term for the first time since 1961.
- Ciattarelli embraced support from President Trump, who endorsed him and joined tele‑rallies, while Sherrill framed the contest as a referendum on the president.
- Sherrill campaigned on freezing electricity rates on day one and pressing federal support for the Gateway Tunnel after threats to funding surfaced.
- Her election triggers a special election to fill her 11th District U.S. House seat, with prospective contenders already circling.