New Jersey Governor Election Results
Last updated Dec. 4, 2025
President Trump has loomed over the race for New Jersey governor. The Republican, Jack Ciattarelli, has run for the seat twice before, but this time he has the president’s endorsement. The Democrat, Representative Mikie Sherrill, has made opposition to Mr. Trump a focus of her campaign.
Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, wins the governor’s race in New Jersey.
Race called by The Associated Press.
The vote count has been certified in New Jersey.
How votes compare with Trump vs. Harris
The map below shows how votes cast in this race compare with votes cast in the 2024 presidential election in the same area. Only areas that have reported almost all of their votes are shown.
Mapping the results and our estimate of what remains
Circle size is proportional to the amount each county’s leading
candidate is ahead.
Estimated margin of remaining votes
Circle size is proportional to the amount each county’s leading
candidate is ahead.
Areas our reporters are watching
This traditionally Democratic county, which has the highest share of Latinos in the state, flipped to Donald Trump in 2024.
Margin shift from 2024 pres.
Part of this county is in Sherrill's district, but it has Republican roots and is home to Ciattarelli's pick for lieutenant governor.
Margin shift from 2024 pres.
The county, which contains Atlantic City, flipped to Republicans in the 2021 governor race and 2024 presidential election.
Margin shift from 2024 pres.
This battleground county bordering Philadelphia voted for Trump by just 3 percentage points in 2024.
Margin shift from 2024 pres.
Areas our reporters are watching
This traditionally Democratic county, which has the highest share of Latinos in the state, flipped to Donald Trump in 2024.
Margin shift from 2024 pres.
Part of this county is in Sherrill's district, but it has Republican roots and is home to Ciattarelli's pick for lieutenant governor.
Margin shift from 2024 pres.
The county, which contains Atlantic City, flipped to Republicans in the 2021 governor race and 2024 presidential election.
Margin shift from 2024 pres.
This battleground county bordering Philadelphia voted for Trump by just 3 percentage points in 2024.
Margin shift from 2024 pres.
President Trump has loomed over the race for New Jersey governor. The Republican, Jack Ciattarelli, has run for the seat twice before, but this time he has the president’s endorsement. The Democrat, Representative Mikie Sherrill, has made opposition to Mr. Trump a focus of her campaign.
2025 General Election Results