{"id":2445649,"date":"2025-06-10T21:54:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T01:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jack-ciattarelli-wins-new-jersey-republican-primary-for-governor\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T21:55:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T01:55:59","slug":"jack-ciattarelli-wins-new-jersey-republican-primary-for-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jack-ciattarelli-wins-new-jersey-republican-primary-for-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Jack Ciattarelli wins New Jersey Republican primary for governor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjack-ciattarelli-wins-new-jersey-republican-primary-for-governor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2445649&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Jack Ciattarelli has won the Republican nomination for governor of New Jersey,marking his third attempt at this position. He secured a commanding victory in the primary, garnering 67% of the vote, significantly ahead of his opponents Bill Spadea and Jon Bramnick. Ciattarelli&#8217;s popularity surged following an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, which has been pivotal in his campaign. <\/p>\n<p>In the past, Ciattarelli came close in the 2021 general election, losing to Democratic Governor Phil Murphy by just three points. With New Jersey trending increasingly towards Republicans, the party is optimistic about their chances in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-bidens-envoy-threatens-brazil-not-to-question-electronic-vote\/\" title=\"Report: Biden\u2019s envoy threatens Brazil not to question electronic vote\">upcoming general election<\/a>. Ciattarelli&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philadelphia-gop-avoids-total-oblivion-in-city-council-elections-down-to-just-one-seat\/\" title=\"Philadelphia GOP avoids total oblivion in city council elections \u2014 down to just one seat\">platform aligns closely<\/a> with Trump&#8217;s agenda,promising to remove New Jersey&#8217;s sanctuary status and avoid legal conflicts with the Trump management. <\/p>\n<p>He will face Democratic Representative Mikie Sherrill in the general election. The race is expected to focus on Ciattarelli&#8217;s relationship with Trump, as Democrats position themselves as a counter to Trump&#8217;s influence.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Jack Ciattarelli secures New Jersey Republican nomination for governor<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2143898\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>HOLMDEL, New Jersey<\/strong> &mdash; Former Republican state Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3434915\/jack-ciattarelli-trump-agenda-third-run-new-jersey-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jack Ciattarelli<\/a> won the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/New-Jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New Jersey<\/a> Republican primary for the governor&rsquo;s race Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n<p>Ciattarelli was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-post-top-10-for-24-dem-candidates-includes-aoc-warren-somebody-named-roy-asberry-cooper-iii\/\" title=\"Washington Post Top 10 For \u201924 Dem Candidates Includes AOC, Warren, Somebody Named Roy Asberry Cooper III\">clear front-runner<\/a> in the race, and his popularity only increased after he received President Donald Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3409079\/trump-endorse-jack-ciattarelli-new-jersey-governor-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">complete and total endorsement<\/a>.&rdquo; The <em>Associated Press <\/em>called the race at  8:17 p.m., shortly after the polls closed. With about a quarter of the ballots counted, Ciattarelli received 67% of the vote, over former radio host Bill Spadea at 23% and state Sen. Jon Bramnick at 7%. <\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3437671\/rep-mikie-sherrill-wins-democratic-primary-new-jersey-governor\/\">Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary for New Jersey governor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3437444\/bloomberg-endorsement-cuomo-nyc-mayor-race\/\">Former Cuomo foe Bloomberg endorses ex-governor in NYC mayor race<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3437446\/eleanor-holmes-norton-commits-reelection-office-pumps-brakes\/\">Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, 87, commits to reelection as her office pumps brakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>This is Ciattarelli&rsquo;s third run for governor. He came in second in the Republican gubernatorial primary in 2017. However, by 2021, he won the GOP nomination and inched within 3 points of Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) for the general election. New Jersey has been trending more favorable for Republicans, with Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3319437\/new-jersey-2025-election-swing-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">coming within 5 points<\/a> of winning the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >historically blue state<\/a> in the 2024 election. State Republicans are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3434120\/new-jersey-governor-race-republicans-confident-odds-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">expressing confidence<\/a> in a Ciattarelli win going into November.<\/p>\n<p>At the federal level, New Jersey has not elected a Republican for president or to the Senate in decades, though at the state level, they have had better luck. Former two-term Gov. Chris Christie was the last Republican to govern the state from 2010 to 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Ciattarelli will face <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3437671\/rep-mikie-sherrill-wins-democratic-primary-new-jersey-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rep. Mikie Sherrill\">Rep. Mikie Sherrill<\/a> (D-NJ), who beat a crowded field of Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, a part-time resident of the state, will likely be a focal point of the race moving forward. Democrats in the primary framed themselves as being the front line pushing back against Trump.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3434120\/new-jersey-governor-race-republicans-confident-odds-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT ABOUT GUBERNATORIAL WIN AS ODDS SHIFT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ciattarelli was a Trump critic but has embraced the president&rsquo;s agenda in his 2025 campaign. Should he be elected governor, Ciattarelli has promised not to enter legal battles with the Trump administration, to remove New Jersey&rsquo;s status as a sanctuary state, and to create a state program similar to the Trump administration&rsquo;s Department of Government Efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We can&rsquo;t play games when it comes to Elections, and New Jersey is a very important State that we must WIN. The whole World is watching. Vote for Jack Ciattarelli to, MAKE NEW JERSEY GREAT AGAIN!&rdquo; Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114643566832017351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said<\/a> Saturday on Truth Social.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2143898\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2143898\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jack Ciattarelli wins New Jersey GOP governor primary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2445652,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nj-gop-primary.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[32321,4173,55116,33096,56924],"class_list":["post-2445649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-election-results","tag-governor","tag-jack-ciattarelli","tag-new-jersey","tag-republican-primary"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nj-gop-primary.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2445649"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2445654,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445649\/revisions\/2445654"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2445652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2445649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2445649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2445649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}