Jack Ciattarelli, a New Jersey Republican, has clinched his party’s nomination for the upcoming 2025 gubernatorial election in New Jersey, with the backing of former President Donald Trump. Having previously served in the New Jersey general assembly and having run for governor twice before, Ciattarelli nearly unseated the current governor, Phil Murphy, in 2021, falling short by just 3 points. With a strong polling advantage in the June 10 primary and the endorsement of Trump, Ciattarelli is now gearing up to face Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill in the November general election. Sherrill, currently serving her fourth term in Congress representing a district in northern New Jersey, poses a formidable challenge to Ciattarelli in what is expected to be a closely watched and hotly contested race for the governorship. Ciattarelli’s political journey, coupled with his alliance with Trump and his past electoral performance, sets the stage for an intriguing showdown in the upcoming gubernatorial election, shaping the future political landscape of New Jersey.