2025 election

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced Nov. 5, 2025, that Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell will serve as chair of her gubernatorial transition team and Kellie Doucette will serve as the team's executive director.
Nov 6, 2025

Sherrill, Murphy meet as NJ gubernatorial transition begins

With team leaders in place to facilitate the changeover, Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell and Kellie Doucette, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill and Gov. Phil Murphy convened in Trenton Nov. 5.

Mikie Sherrill (left), Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and Jack Ciattarelli (right), Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Oct 22, 2025

Rutgers poll: NJ race tightens between Sherrill, Ciattarelli

A Rutgers-Eagleton survey shows Mikie Sherrill leading Jack Ciattarelli 50% to 45% in New Jersey as Election Day nears in the closely watched matchup.

New Jersey State House in Trenton
Oct 20, 2025

Sherrill, Ciattarelli locked in tight race for New Jersey governor

As Election Day nears and voting begins, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli clash over taxes, Trump ties and more.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli
Oct 17, 2025

FDU Poll: Sherrill maintains lead as NJ undecideds shrink

The latest shows Mikie Sherrill holding an advantage in the race, with voters finding common ground on certain issues.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democratic hopeful Mikie Sherrill (right)
Oct 16, 2025

Quinnipiac poll shows 6-point Sherrill lead in NJ governor race

With voter turnout expected to factor in significantly, the new survey finds Democratic candidate Mike Sherrill ahead of Jack Ciattarelli.

From left: Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic hopeful Mikie Sherrill face off at the second and final gubernatorial debate, which took place Oct. 8, 2025, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
Oct 9, 2025

Sherrill, Ciattarelli spar in final NJ governor debate

With personal accusations hurled from each side, the candidates also tussled over taxes, jobs, transportation, President Donald Trump and more in the last public forum before Nov. 4.

Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican, officially entered New Jersey's 2025 gubernatorial race in April 2024.
Oct 1, 2025

Ciattarelli’s final pitch in gov race: fix NJ taxes, boost business

In part two of this NJBIZ interview, Republican Jack Ciattarelli details his plans to ease regulations and improve New Jersey’s business climate as Election Day nears.

New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial debate between Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic hopeful Mikie Sherrill took place Sept. 21, 2025, at Rider University.
Sep 30, 2025

Ciattarelli talks debate, energy, small business in NJ race

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli speaks with NJBIZ, sharing his take on the first townhall-style meeting, his policy proposals and how he differs from his opponent as the quest to become N.J.'s governor tightens ahead of November.

New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial debate between Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democratic hopeful Mikie Sherrill (right)took place Sept. 21, 2025, at Rider University.
Sep 22, 2025

Sherrill, Ciattarelli clash in first NJ governor debate

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli faced off in the initial 2025 New Jersey governor debate, tackling taxes, energy and affordability.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Sep 18, 2025

Quinnipiac poll: Sherrill holds lead over Ciattarelli in NJ gov race

Ahead of the first gubernatorial debate Sept. 21, the survey puts Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill ahead as taxes top voter concerns.

Handshake in a business and deal at construction site
Sep 8, 2025

NJ gubernatorial candidates join NAIOP to outline CRE priorities

Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli will discuss their industry agenda and outlook during the networking and information forum, while statewide business leaders will also take part in a panel discussion about "The Road Ahead."

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey led a delegation to Washington, D.C., to participate in a Sept. 13 reception/forum with the United States Chamber of Commerce and Executive Leadership Council. The “Free Enterprise: Renewing Growth and Expanding Opportunity” event included a mainstage conversation as well as tabletop exhibits highlighting approximately 25 Black-owned businesses from N.J. From left: Michael Hyter, president and CEO, Executive Leadership Council; John Harmon Sr., founder, president and CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey; U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus; and Tom Quaadman, senior vice president economic policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in the Great Hall at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Aug 29, 2025

Harmon: NJ governor candidates must address Black business equity

Continuing his conversation with NJBIZ, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey CEO John Harmon urged potential leaders from both sides of the aisle to tackle disparities and support state-based operators.