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The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2025, to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office. Primary elections will take place on June 10, 2025.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark (2014–present)[1]
- Steven Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City (2013–present)[2]
- Josh Gottheimer, U.S. representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district (2017–present)[3]
- Mikie Sherrill, U.S. representative from New Jersey's 11th congressional district (2019–present)[4]
- Sean Spiller, president of the New Jersey Education Association (2021–present) and former mayor of Montclair (2020–2024)[5]
- Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[6]
Declined
[edit]- Cory Booker, U.S. senator (2013–present) and candidate for president in 2020[7]
Endorsements
[edit]Ras Baraka
- U.S. Representatives
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, NJ-12 (2015–present)[8]
- LaMonica McIver, NJ-10 (2024–present)[9]
- Statewide officials
- DeForest Soaries, former New Jersey Secretary of State (1999–2002) (Republican)[10]
- Regena Thomas, former New Jersey Secretary of State (2002–2006)[10]
- Local officials
Steven Fulop
- State legislators
- Angela V. McKnight, SD-31 (2024–present)[13]
- Nicholas Sacco, SD-32 (1994–2024)[14]
- 8 state assemblymembers[13][15][16][17][18]
- County officials
- Ernest Coursey, Atlantic County Commissioner from the 1st district (2014–present)[19]
- Tom Pullion, Burlington County Commissioner (2018–present)[20]
- Frank Schillari, Hudson County Sheriff (2011–present)[21]
- Local officials
- Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present)[22]
- Eldridge Hawkins Jr., former mayor of Orange (2008–2012)[18]
- Jerramiah Healy, former mayor of Jersey City (2004–2013)[18]
- Bret Schundler, former mayor of Jersey City (1992–2001) (Republican)[18]
- Marty Small Sr., mayor of Atlantic City (2019–present)[22]
- 34 other mayors[22][18][23][20][24][18][25]
- Party officials
- Tom Palmieri, former Warren County Democratic chair[26]
- Anthony Vainieri, former Hudson County Democratic chair[27][a]
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union[b][28]
- American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees District 1199J[c][29]
- 4 International Brotherhood of Teamsters chapters[d][30]
- SMART Transportation Division Local 60[31]
Josh Gottheimer
- U.S. Representatives
- Ed Case, HI-01 (2019–present)[32]
- Jared Golden, ME-02 (2019–present)[32]
- Susie Lee, NV-03 (2019–present)[32]
- Kathy Manning, NC-06 (2021–2025)[32]
- Jared Moskowitz, FL-23 (2023–present)[32]
- Jimmy Panetta, CA-19 (2017–present)[32]
Albio Sires, NJ-08 (2006–2023)[e][33]- Tom Suozzi, NY-03 (2017–2023; 2024–present)[32]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[32]
- State legislators
- Gordon M. Johnson, SD-37 (2022–present)[34]
- Joe Lagana, SD-38 (2018–present)[35]
- Paul Sarlo, SD-36 (2003–present)[35]
Brian Stack, SD-33 (2008–present)[e][33]- 5 state assemblymembers[35]
- County officials
- Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Sheriff[35]
Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive (2024–present) and Hudson County Democratic chair[e][33]- John Hogan, Bergen County Clerk[35]
- Dennis McNerney, former Bergen County Executive (2003–2011)[35]
- Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Executive (2015–present)[35]
- 8 Bergen County Commissioners[35]
- Local officials
- Mark Sokolich, mayor of Fort Lee (2008–present)[35]
- Michael Wildes, mayor of Englewood (2004–2010, 2019–present)
- 30 other mayors[36][33][37][38][35][39]
- Party officials
- Paul Juliano, Bergen County Democratic chair[35]
- Louis Stellato, former Bergen County Democratic chair[35]
- Party chapters
- Labor unions
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825[41]
- New Jersey State Council of Machinists[42]
Mikie Sherrill
- U.S. Senators
- Elissa Slotkin, Michigan (2025–present)[32]
- U.S. Representatives
- Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present)[32]
- Chrissy Houlahan, PA-06 (2019–present)[43]
- Abigail Spanberger, VA-07 (2019–2025)[32]
- Statewide officials
- Richard Codey, former Governor of New Jersey (2002; 2004–2006)[44]
- State legislators
- John McKeon, SD-27 (2024–present)[45]
- County officials
- Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., Essex County Executive (2003–present)[46]
- Chris Durkin, Essex County Clerk (2006–present)[46]
- Armando Fontoura, Essex County Sheriff (1990-2025)[46]
- Danielle Ireland-Imhof, Passaic County Clerk (2019–present)[46]
- Juan Rivera, Essex County Register of Deeds (2020–present)[46]
- Amir Jones, Essex County Sheriff (2025–present)[46]
- 8 Essex County Commissioners[46]
- 3 Passaic County Commissioners[46]
- Local officials
- Andre Sayegh, Mayor of Paterson (2018–present)[47]
- 14 other mayors[46][48]
- Party chapters
- 7 municipal Democratic committees[48]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Sean Spiller
- State legislators
- Raymond Lesniak, SD-20 (1983–2018)[53]
- Labor unions
- New Jersey Education Association (candidate's employer)[54]
Stephen Sweeney
- U.S. Representatives
- Herb Conaway, NJ-03 (2025–present)[55]
- Donald Norcross, NJ-01 (2014–present)[56]
- State legislators
- County officials
- Caren Fitzpatrick, former at-large Atlantic County Commissioner (2018–2024)[55]
- Party officials
- County Democratic chairs for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem[57][58]
- Labor unions
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[59]
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (candidate's employer)[60]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 351[61]
- International Longshoremen's Association[62]
- New Jersey Roofers Unions[63]
- New Jersey State Building Trades Council[64]
- Sheet Metal Workers New Jersey State Council[65]
- Teamsters Joint Council 53[66]
- UNITE HERE Locals 54 & 100[67]
- Individuals
- George Norcross, former Democratic National Committee member[68]
Fulop
Gottheimer
Sweeney
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[f] |
Margin of error |
Ras Baraka | Steven Fulop | Josh Gottheimer | Mikie Sherrill | Sean Spiller | Stephen Sweeney | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upswing Research & Strategy[69][g] | November 23–27, 2024 | 803 (LV) | ± 3.46% | 13% | 8% | 10% | 25% | 7% | 8% | 30% |
| Global Strategy Group[70][h] | November 20–24, 2024 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 9% | 4% | 9% | 24% | 5% | 11% | 38% |
| Renaissance Campaign Strategies[71][A] | July 13–14, 2024 | 802 (LV) | ± 3.46% | 12% | 7% | 8% | 18% | 2% | 8% | 45% |
| GQR Research[72][B] | March 7–12, 2024 | 603 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 20% | 9% | 5% | 23% | – | 12% | 29% |
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of October 15, 2024[i] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ras Baraka (D) | $649,169 | $483,476 | $165,692 |
| Steven Fulop (D) | $2,937,777 | $298,458 | $2,639,318 |
| Steve Sweeney (D) | $2,177,694 | $238,012 | $1,939,681 |
| Josh Gottheimer (D)[j] | $20,463,348 | ||
| Mikie Sherrill (D)[j] | $454,658 | ||
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[74] | |||
Debates
[edit]| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn |
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| Gottheimer | Sherrill | Sweeney | Baraka | Fulop | Spiller | |||||
| 1 | Nov. 21, 2024 | NJ PBS | David Cruz | YouTube | A | A | P | P | P | P |
| 2[75] | Feb. 2, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University |
Laura Jones | N/A | I | I | I | I | I | I |
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Roger Bacon, production mechanic and perennial candidate[76]
- Jon Bramnick, state senator from the 21st district (2022–present) and former Minority Leader of the New Jersey General Assembly (2012–2022) from the 21st district (2003–2022)[77]
- Robert Canfield, real estate broker and perennial candidate[78]
- Jack Ciattarelli, former state assemblyman from the 16th district (2011–2018), nominee for governor in 2021, and candidate in 2017[79]
- Edward Durr, former state senator from the 3rd district (2022–2024)[80]
- Jim Fazzone, former Mayor of Burlington City (2008–2015) and nominee for SD-07 in 2023[81]
- Bill Spadea, radio talk show host and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2004[82]
Formed exploratory committee
[edit]- Mike Crispi, podcaster and candidate for New Jersey's 4th congressional district in 2022[83]
Filed paperwork
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Holly Schepisi, state senator from the 39th district (2021–present)[84]
Declined
[edit]- Declan O'Scanlon, state senator from the 13th district (2018–present) (endorsed Ciattarelli)[85]
Endorsements
[edit]Jon Bramnick
- Executive branch officials
- Michael Chertoff, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2005–2009)[77]
- Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director (2017)[86]
- U.S. representatives
- John Boehner, former Speaker of the House (2011–2015) from OH-08 (1991–2015)[77]
- Rodney Frelinghuysen, NJ-11 (1995–2019)[87]
- Leonard Lance, NJ-07 (2009–2019)[88]
- Statewide officials
- Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey (2010-2018)[89]
- George P. Bush, former Texas Land Commissioner (2015–2023)[77]
- Christopher Porrino, former New Jersey Attorney General (2016–2018)[77]
- State legislators
- Robert Auth, AD-39 (2014–present)[90]
- Michele Matsikoudis, AD-21 (2022–present)[77]
- Nancy Munoz, AD-21 (2009–present)[77]
- County officials
- Tayfun Selen, Morris County Commissioner (2020–present)[77]
- Local officials
- Party officials
- Laura Ali, Morris County Republican chair[77]
- Party chapters
Jack Ciattarelli
- State legislators
- Jack Collins, former Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly (1996–2002) from AD-03 (1986–2002)[94]
- Don Guardian, AD-02 (2022–present)[95]
- Declan O'Scanlon, SD-13 (2018–present)[85]
- Vince Polistina, SD-02 (2021–present)[95]
- Claire Swift, AD-02 (2022–present)[95]
- County officials
- Jim Curcio, Atlantic County Surrogate[95]
- Joe Giralo, Atlantic County Clerk[95]
- Dennis Levinson, Atlantic County Executive (2000–present)[95]
- Joseph O’Donoghue, Atlantic County Sheriff[95]
- 9 Atlantic County Commissioners[95]
- Local officials
- Party officials
- Party chapters
Bill Spadea
- U.S. representatives
- Tom MacArthur, NJ-03 (2015–2019)[104]
- Local officials
- Rob Arace, Mayor of Manchester (2023–present)[105]
- James Barberio, Mayor of Parsippany–Troy Hills (2010–2017, 2022–present)[106]
- Party officials
- George Gilmore, Ocean County Republican chair[105]
- Organizations
Bramnick
Ciattarelli
Spadea
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[f] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Bill Spadea |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAConsulting[109][C] | June 12–14, 2024 | 606 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 3% | 44% | 2% | 11% | 38% |
Regional polling
- Monmouth County
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[f] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Bill Spadea |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepien Strategic Partners[l] | December 7–10, 2024 | 920 (LV) | ±3.2% | 1% | 37% | 3% | 38% | 22% |
- Morris County
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[f] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Bill Spadea |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepien Strategic Partners[l] | December 7–10, 2024 | 920 (LV) | ±3.2% | 5% | 39% | 2% | 22% | 32% |
- Ocean County
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[f] |
Margin of error |
Jon Bramnick |
Jack Ciattarelli |
Edward Durr |
Bill Spadea |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepien Strategic Partners[l] | December 7–10, 2024 | 920 (LV) | ±3.2% | 3% | 28% | 4% | 38% | 27% |
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of October 15, 2024[m] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jon Bramnick (R) | $1,405,533 | $842,755 | $562,778 |
| Jack Ciattarelli (R) | $2,109,594 | $741,194 | $1,368,399 |
| Bill Spadea (R) | $847,620 | $195,291 | $652,328 |
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[74] | |||
Debates
[edit]| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Republican | Republican | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn |
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| Ciattarelli | Bramnick | Durr | Spadea | |||||
| 1 | Nov. 21, 2024 | NJ PBS | David Cruz | YouTube | A | P | P | A |
| 2[75] | Feb. 4, 2025 | New Jersey Globe On New Jersey Rider University Save Jersey |
Laura Jones | N/A | I | I | I | I |
Independent and Third Party
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Gerardo Cedrone (Independent)[111]
- Stephen Zielinksi (Green), candidate for AD–12 in 2015 and 2025[112]
General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[113] | Lean D | December 6, 2024 |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Vainieri's endorsement was voided by the election of Craig Guy as Hudson County Democratic chair.[21]
- ^ International and New Jersey State Council
- ^ National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199J
- ^ Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Locals 641, 2906, and 3082
- ^ a b c Withdrew endorsement after Gottheimer declared his candidacy
- ^ a b c d e Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ Poll commissioned by Laborers' International Union of North America, an organization that endorsed Sherrill
- ^ Poll commissioned by the Sherill Campaign
- ^ The next campaign finance filing reports are due on January 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Campaign finance reports according to the Federal Election Commission.
- ^ National and New Jersey chapter
- ^ a b c This poll was conducted for Spadea's campaign
- ^ There are currently no campaign finance reports for Ed Durr.
Partisan clients
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External links
[edit]Official campaign websites
- Roger Bacon (R) for Governor
- Ras Baraka (D) for Governor
- Jon Bramnick (R) for Governor
- Robert Canfield (R) for Governor
- Jack Ciattarelli (R) for Governor
- Mike Crispi (R) for Governor (exploratory committee)
- Edward Durr (R) for Governor
- Steven Fulop (D) for Governor
- Josh Gottheimer (D) for Governor
- Mikie Sherrill (D) for Governor
- Bill Spadea (R) for Governor
- Sean Spiller (D) for Governor
- Steve Sweeney (D) for Governor
- Stephan Zielinski (G) for Governor