Jack Theatarelli, a New Jersey Republican with support from Donald Trump, secured the party’s nomination in the 2025 gubernatorial election in Garden State.
Ciattarelli previously served as a member of the New Jersey Legislature. He ran two previous campaigns for the governor. In his second 2021, he came within three points of current Term Limited Governor Phil Murphy.
In addition to his support from the president, Ciattarelli came to the primary on June 10th and brought a healthy voting advantage.
Ciattarelli is expected to face Democratic lawmaker Mikie Sherrill, general in November. Sheryl is in her fourth term in Congress and represents a district in northern New Jersey.

