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*[[Jack Ciattarelli]], former [[New Jersey General Assembly|state assemblyman]] from the [[New Jersey's 16th legislative district|16th district]] (2011–2018), nominee for [[Governor of New Jersey|governor]] in [[2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election|2021]], and candidate in [[2017 New Jersey gubernatorial election|2017]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/jack-ciattarelli-launches-bid-for-governor-pledging-to-cut-taxes-and-spending/|title=Jack Ciattarelli launches bid for governor, pledging to cut taxes and spending|last=Wildstein|first=David|date=April 9, 2024|access-date=April 9, 2024|website=[[New Jersey Globe]]}}</ref>
*[[Jack Ciattarelli]], former [[New Jersey General Assembly|state assemblyman]] from the [[New Jersey's 16th legislative district|16th district]] (2011–2018), nominee for [[Governor of New Jersey|governor]] in [[2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election|2021]], and candidate in [[2017 New Jersey gubernatorial election|2017]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/jack-ciattarelli-launches-bid-for-governor-pledging-to-cut-taxes-and-spending/|title=Jack Ciattarelli launches bid for governor, pledging to cut taxes and spending|last=Wildstein|first=David|date=April 9, 2024|access-date=April 9, 2024|website=[[New Jersey Globe]]}}</ref>
*[[Edward Durr]], former [[New Jersey Senate|state senator]] from the [[New Jersey's 3rd legislative district|3rd district]] (2022–2024)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Brent |date=May 14, 2024 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |title=Republican truck driver who shocked N.J. politics pulls into governor’s race |url=https://www.nj.com/politics/2024/05/republican-truck-driver-who-shocked-nj-politics-pulls-into-governors-race.html |publisher=[[NJ.com]]}}</ref>
*[[Edward Durr]], former [[New Jersey Senate|state senator]] from the [[New Jersey's 3rd legislative district|3rd district]] (2022–2024)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Brent |date=May 14, 2024 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |title=Republican truck driver who shocked N.J. politics pulls into governor’s race |url=https://www.nj.com/politics/2024/05/republican-truck-driver-who-shocked-nj-politics-pulls-into-governors-race.html |publisher=[[NJ.com]]}}</ref>

====Announcement pending====
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*[[Bill Spadea]], radio talk show host and nominee for {{ushr|NJ|12}} in [[2004 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12|2004]] ''(announcement expected June 17)''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/bill-spadea-will-enter-gop-governors-race-on-june-17/|title=Bill Spadea Will Enter GOP Governor’s Race On June 17|last=Wildstein|first=David|date=June 7, 2024|access-date=June 7, 2024|website=[[New Jersey Globe]]}}</ref>


====Filed paperwork====
====Filed paperwork====
*Hans Herberg, candidate for [[New Jersey's 22nd legislative district|AD-22]] in [[2021 New Jersey General Assembly election#District_22|2021]]<ref name="NJELEC"/><!-- No direct link to candidate filings can be made, would have to go to the link to the file search and search manually from there, please do not delete for lack of exact link -->
*Hans Herberg, candidate for [[New Jersey's 22nd legislative district|AD-22]] in [[2021 New Jersey General Assembly election#District_22|2021]]<ref name="NJELEC"/><!-- No direct link to candidate filings can be made, would have to go to the link to the file search and search manually from there, please do not delete for lack of exact link -->

====Potential====
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*[[Bill Spadea]], radio talk show host and nominee for {{ushr|NJ|12}} in [[2004 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12|2004]]<ref>{{cite news |work=New Jersey Globe |date=May 10, 2024 |access-date=May 25, 2024 |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/trump-smacks-ciattarelli-cheers-spadea/ |author=Wildstein, David |title=Trump smacks Ciattarelli, cheers Spadea}}</ref>


====Declined====
====Declined====

Revision as of 17:41, 7 June 2024

For related races, see 2025 United States gubernatorial elections.

2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent Governor

Phil Murphy
Democratic



Elections in New Jersey
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Mayoral elections

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 ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.

Declared Democratic candidates include Newark mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop, and former state Senate President Stephen Sweeney. Declared Republican candidates include state senator Jon Bramnick and 2021 gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

Declined

Endorsements

Ras Baraka
Local officials
Steven Fulop
State legislators
County officials
Local officials
Party officials
Labor unions
Stephen Sweeney
U.S. representatives
State legislators
County officials
Party officials
Labor unions
Individuals
Democratic county chair endorsements
  Fulop
  Sweeney

Polling

Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[d] 		Margin
of error 		Ras Baraka Steven Fulop Josh Gottheimer Mikie Sherrill Stephen Sweeney Undecided
GQR Research[e] March 7–12, 2024 603 (LV) ± 4.0% 20% 9% 5% 23% 12% 29%

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of April 15, 2024
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Ras Baraka (D) $96,423.24 $466.48 $95,956.76
Steven Fulop (D) $2,754,037.39 $43,423.63 $2,710,613.76
Steve Sweeney (D) $1,339,054.60 $47,204.04 $1,291,850.56
Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[32]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Announcement pending

Filed paperwork

Declined

Endorsements

Jon Bramnick
Executive branch officials
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials
State legislators
County officials
Party officials
Jack Ciattarelli
State legislators

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of April 15, 2024
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jon Bramnick (R) $802,775.18 $215,635.21 $587,139.97
Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[32]

Independents

Candidates

Filed paperwork

Notes

  1. ^ International and New Jersey State Council
  2. ^ National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199J
  3. ^ Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Locals 641, 2906, and 3082
  4. ^ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  5. ^ Poll commissioned by Principled Veterans Fund, which the New Jersey Globe says "has connections" to Sherrill[31]

References

  1. ^ Wildstein, David (February 19, 2024). "Baraka Says He'll Run For Governor In 2025". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Wildstein, David (April 11, 2023). "Fulop announces bid for Governor in 2025". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Steve Sweeney joins race for N.J. Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Gov. Sean Spiller? Not until he explains all this | Editorial". NJ.com. February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Tully, Tracey (January 27, 2024). "New Jersey Political Races, Often Raucous, Are Bananas This Year". The New York Times. Retrieved February 2, 2024. Two Democrats have already announced runs for governor...other Democrats who are expected to join the race include Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill
  6. ^ a b Friedman, Matt (April 18, 2024). "He wants to be NJ's next governor. So he helped bring in a hired gun to protect the power of party bosses". POLITICO.
  7. ^ Wildstein, David (March 28, 2024). "Former Murphy cabinet member is a possible '25 gubernatorial candidate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Pizarro, Max (March 19, 2024). "Fulop v. Platkin: Whom would You Support in 2025?". Insider NJ. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Wildstein, David (February 14, 2022). "Booker says no to possible run for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  10. ^ Wildstein, David (April 30, 2024). "Camden mayor will host Baraka for Governor fundraiser". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 30, 2024. Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen will host a high-dollar fundraiser for Ras Baraka's campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in June, marking the first major defection among Camden County away from their favored candidate, former Senate President Steve Sweeney.
  11. ^ Israel, Daniel (October 13, 2022). "Sacco endorses Fulop for New Jersey governor at annual fundraiser". The Hudson Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  12. ^ Fox, Joey (January 2, 2024). "The New Jersey Globe 2025 Gubernatorial Endorsement Tracker". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  13. ^ Fox, Joey (November 20, 2023). "Vainieri Huttle backs Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  14. ^ Wildstein, David (September 18, 2023). "Sadaf Jaffer endorses Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  15. ^ a b c d Wildstein, David (January 17, 2024). "Healy, Schundler, Nineteen Other Ex-Mayors Endorse Fulop For Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  16. ^ Wildstein, David (December 12, 2023). "Atlantic county commissioner picks Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  17. ^ a b c Wildstein, David (September 12, 2023). "Two More Mayors Endorse Fulop For Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  18. ^ Wildstein, David (June 15, 2023). "Fulop wins his second county chairman endorsement". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  19. ^ Wildstein, David (April 13, 2023). "Fulop secures Hudson endorsements and the organization line for governor in key N.J. county". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  20. ^ Wildstein, David (May 11, 2023). "Fulop scores first labor endorsement of '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  21. ^ Wildstein, David (July 27, 2023). "Healthcare union backs Fulop in '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  22. ^ Wildstein, David (June 22, 2023). "Four Teamsters unions endorse Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  23. ^ Wildstein, David (September 5, 2023). "Another labor union endorses Fulop for Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  24. ^ a b Wildstein, David (May 23, 2024). "Norcross & Brothers hosting Sweeney fundraiser". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  25. ^ a b c Wildstein, David (December 12, 2023). "Sweeney now has endorsements from six South Jersey Democratic county chairmen". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  26. ^ a b c Wildstein, David (December 14, 2023). "Huge group of South Jersey lawmakers endorse Sweeney". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  27. ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Suleiman is first county chairman to endorse Sweeney in '25". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  28. ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Carpenter's union endorses Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  29. ^ Wildstein, David (December 14, 2023). "Longshoremen's union endorses Sweeney". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  30. ^ Wildstein, David (September 20, 2022). "Building Trades pledge support of Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  31. ^ Fox, Joey (April 11, 2024). "Outside PAC poll finds Sherrill, Baraka leading 2025 Dem governor pack". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  32. ^ a b c "Search Candidate or Committee Filing Reports". njelecefilesearch.com.
  33. ^ a b c d Wildstein, David (January 27, 2024). "Bramnick joins race for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  34. ^ Wall, Karen (April 9, 2024). "Brick Man Joins Republican Race For New Jersey Governor". Patch. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  35. ^ Wildstein, David (April 9, 2024). "Jack Ciattarelli launches bid for governor, pledging to cut taxes and spending". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  36. ^ Johnson, Brent (May 14, 2024). "Republican truck driver who shocked N.J. politics pulls into governor's race". NJ.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  37. ^ Wildstein, David (June 7, 2024). "Bill Spadea Will Enter GOP Governor's Race On June 17". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  38. ^ a b "Who will Sen. O'Scanlon support in NJ's 2025 gubernatorial election?". YouTube. NJ Spotlight News. April 13, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  39. ^ Wildstein, David (May 1, 2024). "Scaramucci will headline Bramnick fundraiser". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  40. ^ Wildstein, David (April 1, 2024). "Frelinghuysen endorses Bramnick for Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  41. ^ a b c d e f Biryukov, Nikita (January 27, 2024). "Republican Jon Bramnick launches long-expected gubernatorial campaign". New Jersey Monitor. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  42. ^ "CEDRONE, GERARDO". elec.nj.gov/. New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
Official campaign websites
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