New Jersey Elects Sherrill as Governor in Boost for Democrats in 2026

Mikie Sherrill 'Incredibly Honored' to Be Next NJ Governor

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By Georgia Hall

November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM UTC

Updated on

November 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM UTC

Democratic US Representative Mikie Sherrill won the race for governor of New Jersey, defeating a Republican backed by President Donald Trump and giving her party a boost heading into next year’s midterm elections.

Sherrill, a former federal prosecutor and Navy helicopter pilot, was leading Jack Ciattarelli, a former state lawmaker making his third bid for governor, by 57% to 42% with 63% of the vote counted, according to the Associated Press.