2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election

Election for Governor of New Jersey

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Phil Murphy
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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. Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee for governor in 2021, has stated he intends to run again.

## Democratic primary[edit]

### Candidates[edit]

#### Declared[edit]

* 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[edit]

* Sean Spiller, mayor of Montclair (2020–present) and president of the New Jersey Education Association[4]

#### Potential[edit]

* 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]
* 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)[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]

#### Declined[edit]

* Cory Booker, U.S. Senator (2013–present) and candidate for President of the United States in 2020[7]

### Endorsements[edit]

Steven Fulop

State legislators

* Nicholas Sacco, state senator from the 32nd district (1994–present) and mayor of North Bergen (1991–present)[8]
* Valerie Huttle, former state assemblywoman from the 37th district (2006–2022)[9]
* Sadaf Jaffer, state assemblywoman from the 16th district (2022–present)[10]
* L. Harvey Smith, former state assemblyman from the 31st district (2008–2010) and Acting Mayor of Jersey City (2004)[11]

County officials

* Ernest Coursey, Atlantic County Commissioner from the 1st district (2014–present)[12]

Local officials

* Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present)[13]
* Jerramiah Healy, former Mayor of Jersey City (2004–2013)[11]
* Bret Schundler, former Mayor of Jersey City (1992–2001) (Republican)[11]
* Marty Small Sr., mayor of Atlantic City (2019–present)[13]
* 31 other mayors[13][11]

Party officials

* Tom Palmieri, Warren County Democratic Chair (2013–present)[14]
* Anthony Vainieri Jr, Hudson County Democratic Chair (2022–present)[15]

Labor unions

* Amalgamated Transit Union \- International and New Jersey State Council[16]
* American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees \- National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199J[17]
* International Brotherhood of Teamsters \- Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Locals 641, 2906, and 3082[18]
* United Transportation Union Local 60[19]

Stephen Sweeney

State legislators

* 6 state senators[20][21]
* 15 state assemblymembers[20][21][22]

County officials

* Caren Fitzpatrick, former Atlantic County Commissioner At-Large (2018–2024)[21]

Party officials

* County Democratic chairs for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem[20]

Labor unions

* Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[23]
* International Longshoremen's Association[24]
* New Jersey State Building Trades Council[25]

Democratic county chair endorsements

Fulop

Sweeney

## Republican primary[edit]

### Candidates[edit]

#### Declared[edit]

* 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)[26]

#### Publicly expressed interest[edit]

* Jack Ciattarelli, former state assemblyman from the 16th district (2011–2018), nominee for governor in 2021, and candidate in 2017[27][28]
* Ed Durr, former state senator from the 3rd district (2022–2024)[29]

#### Potential[edit]

* Declan O'Scanlon, state senator from the 13th district (2018–present)[30]
* Kevin O'Toole, former state senator from the 40th district (2008–2017)[30]
* Phil Rizzo, pastor and candidate for governor in 2021[30]
* Holly Schepisi, state senator from the 39th district (2021–present)[30]
* Bill Spadea, radio talk show host and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2004[30]
* 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[30]
* Mike Testa, state senator from the 1st district (2019–present) and chair of the Cumberland County Republican Party (2014–present)[30]

### Endorsements[edit]

Jon Bramnick

Executive branch officials

* Michael Chertoff, former United States Secretary of Homeland Security (2005–2009)[26]

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)[26]

Statewide officials

* George P. Bush, former Land Commissioner of Texas (2015–2023)[26]
* Christopher Porrino, former Attorney General of New Jersey (2016–2018)[31]

State legislators

* Michele Matsikoudis, state assemblywoman from the 21st district (2022–present)[31]
* Nancy Munoz, state assemblywoman from the 21st district (2009–present)[31]

County officials

* Tayfun Selen, Morris County Commissioner (2020–present)[31]

Party officials

* Laura Ali, Morris County Republican Chair (2020–present)[31]
* Glenn Mortimer, Union County Republican Chair (2014–present)[31]

## Independents[edit]

### Candidates[edit]

#### Filed paperwork[edit]

* Gerardo Cedrone[32]

## References[edit]

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 c d Wildstein, David (December 7, 2023). "Sweeney will enter governor's race on Monday". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
6. ^ 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"
7. ^ Wildstein, David (February 14, 2022). "Booker says no to possible run for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
8. ^ Israel, Daniel (October 13, 2022). "Sacco endorses Fulop for New Jersey governor at annual fundraiser". The Hudson Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
9. ^ Fox, Joey (November 20, 2023). "Vainieri Huttle backs Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
10. ^ Wildstein, David (September 18, 2023). "Sadaf Jaffer endorses Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
11. ^ 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.
12. ^ Wildstein, David (December 12, 2023). "Atlantic county commissioner picks Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
13. ^ a b c Wildstein, David (September 12, 2023). "Two More Mayors Endorse Fulop For Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
14. ^ Wildstein, David (June 15, 2023). "Fulop wins his second county chairman endorsement". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
15. ^ 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.
16. ^ Wildstein, David (May 11, 2023). "Fulop scores first labor endorsement of '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
17. ^ Wildstein, David (July 27, 2023). "Healthcare union backs Fulop in '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
18. ^ Wildstein, David (June 22, 2023). "Four Teamsters unions endorse Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
19. ^ Wildstein, David (September 5, 2023). "Another labor union endorses Fulop for Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
20. ^ 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.
21. ^ a b c Wildstein, David (December 14, 2023). "Huge group of South Jersey lawmakers endorse Sweeney". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
22. ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Suleiman is first county chairman to endorse Sweeney in '25". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
23. ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Carpenter's union endorses Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
24. ^ Wildstein, David (December 14, 2023). "Longshoremen's union endorses Sweeney". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
25. ^ Wildstein, David (September 20, 2022). "Building Trades pledge support of Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
26. ^ a b c d Wildstein, David (January 27, 2024). "Bramnick joins race for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
27. ^ "2025 NJ Gov. Race: Will Jack Ciattarelli Run?; Top Headlines". WNET. January 20, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
28. ^ Wildstein, David (January 15, 2024). "Bramnick Likely To Enter Governor's Race Later This Month". New Jersey Globe. "Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-Hillsborough), who came within three percentage points of beating Murphy in 2021, said in his concession speech that he planned to run for governor again in four years. Ciattarelli, who has been attending Republican events non-stop, has not made an official announcement."
29. ^ Friedman, Matt (January 23, 2024). "What kind of precedent will the Jersey Freedom case set?". Politico. "How about for governor in 2025? He left the door slightly more open that one. 'If somebody asks me to run for governor, I'd be happy to take it under consideration.'"
30. ^ a b c d e f g 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"
31. ^ 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.
32. ^ "CEDRONE, GERARDO". elec.nj.gov/. New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.

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* Jon Bramnick (R) for Governor
* Steven Fulop (D) for Governor
* Steve Sweeney (D) for Governor

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