2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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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 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
- Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark (2014–present)[1]
- Steven Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City (2013–present)[2]
- Stephen Sweeney, former President of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[3]
Publicly expressed interest
- Sean Spiller, mayor of Montclair (2020–present) and president of the New Jersey Education Association[4]
Potential
- Craig Coughlin, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly (2018–present) from the 19th district (2010–present)[5]
- Josh Gottheimer, U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district (2017–present)[6][7]
- Shereef Elnahal, U.S. Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health (2022–present) and former commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health (2018–2019)[8]
- Jim Johnson, former U.S. Under Secretary of the Treasury for Enforcement and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2017[5]
- Paul Sarlo, state senator from the 36th district (2003–present) and mayor of Wood-Ridge (2000–present)[5]
- Nicholas Scutari, President of the New Jersey Senate (2022–present) from the 22nd district (2004–present)[5]
- Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 11th congressional district (2019–present)[6][7]
- Matt Platkin, New Jersey Attorney General (2022–present)[9]
Declined
- Cory Booker, U.S. Senator (2013–present) and candidate for President of the United States in 2020[10]
Endorsements
Steven Fulop
- State legislators
- Nicholas Sacco, state senator from the 32nd district (1994–present) and mayor of North Bergen (1991–present)[12]
- Tim Eustace, former state assemblyman from the 38th district (2012–2018)[13]
- Valerie Huttle, former state assemblywoman from the 37th district (2006–2022)[14]
- Sadaf Jaffer, former state assemblywoman from the 16th district (2022–present)[15]
- L. Harvey Smith, former state assemblyman from the 31st district (2008–2010)[16]
- County officials
- Ernest Coursey, Atlantic County Commissioner from the 1st district (2014–present)[17]
- Local officials
- Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present)[18]
- Jerramiah Healy, former Mayor of Jersey City (2004–2013)[16]
- Bret Schundler, former Mayor of Jersey City (1992–2001) (Republican)[16]
- Marty Small Sr., mayor of Atlantic City (2019–present)[18]
- 31 other mayors[18][16]
- Party officials
- Tom Palmieri, Warren County Democratic Chair (2013–present)[19]
- Anthony Vainieri Jr, Hudson County Democratic Chair (2022–present)[20]
- Labor unions
Stephen Sweeney
- U.S. representatives
- Donald Norcross, NJ-01 (2014–present)[25]
- State legislators
- County officials
- Caren Fitzpatrick, former Atlantic County Commissioner At-Large (2018–2024)[27]
- Party officials
- County Democratic chairs for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem[26]
- Labor unions
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[29]
- International Longshoremen's Association[30]
- New Jersey State Building Trades Council[31]
- Notable individuals
- George Norcross, businessman and political powerbroker[25]
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% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- 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)[33]
- Robert Canfield, real estate broker and perennial candidate[34]
- Jack Ciattarelli, former state assemblyman from the 16th district (2011–2018), nominee for governor in 2021, and candidate in 2017[35]
- Ed Durr, former state senator from the 3rd district (2022–2024)[36]
Potential
- Kevin O'Toole, former state senator from the 40th district (2008–2017)[37]
- Phil Rizzo, pastor and candidate for governor in 2021[37]
- Holly Schepisi, state senator from the 39th district (2021–present)[37]
- Bill Spadea, radio talk show host and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2004[37]
- Doug Steinhardt, state senator from the 23rd district (2022–present), chair of the Warren County Republican Committee (2004–present), former chair of the New Jersey Republican State Committee (2017–2020), and candidate for governor in 2021[37]
- Mike Testa, state senator from the 1st district (2019–present) and chair of the Cumberland County Republican Party (2014–present)[37]
Declined
- Declan O'Scanlon, state senator from the 13th district (2018–present) (endorsed Ciattarelli)[38]
Endorsements
Jon Bramnick
- Executive branch officials
- Michael Chertoff, former United States Secretary of Homeland Security (2005–2009)[33]
- Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director (2017)[39]
- U.S. representatives
- John Boehner, former Speaker of the House (2011–2015) and former U.S. representative from Ohio's 8th congressional district (1991–2015)[33]
- Rodney Frelinghuysen, former U.S. representative from New Jersey's 11th congressional district (1995–2019)[40]
- Statewide officials
- George P. Bush, former Land Commissioner of Texas (2015–2023)[33]
- Christopher Porrino, former Attorney General of New Jersey (2016–2018)[41]
- State legislators
- Michele Matsikoudis, state assemblywoman from the 21st district (2022–present)[41]
- Nancy Munoz, state assemblywoman from the 21st district (2009–present)[41]
- County officials
- Tayfun Selen, Morris County Commissioner (2020–present)[41]
- Party officials
- Laura Ali, Morris County Republican Chair (2020–present)[41]
- Glenn Mortimer, Union County Republican Chair (2014–present)[41]
Jack Ciattarelli
- State legislators
- Declan O'Scanlon, state senator from the 13th district (2018–present)[38]
Independents
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Gerardo Cedrone[42]
Notes
- ^ 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
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ Poll commissioned by Principled Veterans Fund, which the New Jersey Globe says "has connections" to Sherrill[32]
References
- ^ Wildstein, David (February 19, 2024). "Baraka Says He'll Run For Governor In 2025". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Wildstein, David (April 11, 2023). "Fulop announces bid for Governor in 2025". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Steve Sweeney joins race for N.J. Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Gov. Sean Spiller? Not until he explains all this | Editorial". NJ.com. February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Wildstein, David (December 7, 2023). "Sweeney will enter governor's race on Monday". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wildstein, David (March 28, 2024). "Former Murphy cabinet member is a possible '25 gubernatorial candidate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Pizarro, Max (March 19, 2024). "Fulop v. Platkin: Whom would You Support in 2025?". Insider NJ. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Wildstein, David (February 14, 2022). "Booker says no to possible run for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Israel, Daniel (October 13, 2022). "Sacco endorses Fulop for New Jersey governor at annual fundraiser". The Hudson Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ^ Fox, Joey (January 2, 2024). "The New Jersey Globe 2025 Gubernatorial Endorsement Tracker". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 20, 2023). "Vainieri Huttle backs Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (September 18, 2023). "Sadaf Jaffer endorses Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wildstein, David (December 12, 2023). "Atlantic county commissioner picks Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c Wildstein, David (September 12, 2023). "Two More Mayors Endorse Fulop For Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (June 15, 2023). "Fulop wins his second county chairman endorsement". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wildstein, David (May 11, 2023). "Fulop scores first labor endorsement of '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (July 27, 2023). "Healthcare union backs Fulop in '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (June 22, 2023). "Four Teamsters unions endorse Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (September 5, 2023). "Another labor union endorses Fulop for Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (May 23, 2024). "Norcross & Brothers hosting Sweeney fundraiser". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Wildstein, David (December 14, 2023). "Huge group of South Jersey lawmakers endorse Sweeney". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Suleiman is first county chairman to endorse Sweeney in '25". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Carpenter's union endorses Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (December 14, 2023). "Longshoremen's union endorses Sweeney". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Wildstein, David (September 20, 2022). "Building Trades pledge support of Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ Fox, Joey (April 11, 2024). "Outside PAC poll finds Sherrill, Baraka leading 2025 Dem governor pack". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Wildstein, David (January 27, 2024). "Bramnick joins race for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Wall, Karen (April 9, 2024). "Brick Man Joins Republican Race For New Jersey Governor". Patch. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Wildstein, David (April 9, 2024). "Jack Ciattarelli launches bid for governor, pledging to cut taxes and spending". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Brent (May 14, 2024). "Republican truck driver who shocked N.J. politics pulls into governor's race". NJ.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Johnson, Brent (December 12, 2023). "Ex-Senate president Sweeney launches run for N.J. governor as he tries big comeback". NJ.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
Among the other potential GOP primary contenders are radio personality Bill Spadea, state Sens. Jon Bramnick, Declan O'Scanlon, Holly Schepisi, Doug Steinhardt, and Mike Testa, former state Sen. Kevin O'Toole, and pastor Phil Rizzo
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wildstein, David (May 1, 2024). "Scaramucci will headline Bramnick fundraiser". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ Wildstein, David (April 1, 2024). "Frelinghuysen endorses Bramnick for Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "CEDRONE, GERARDO". elec.nj.gov/. New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
External links
- Official campaign websites