Trump-Backed GOP Nominee Wins for NJ

President Trump-backed GOP nominee, Jack Ciattarelli has won the Republican nomination for the gubernatorial primary race. The race was called within minutes after the polls closed announcing Ciattarelli’s win by a landslide over his main opponents, Bill Spadea and state Senator Jon Bramnick when he swept every county.

Ciattarelli will now face Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, a former navy pilot and federal prosecutor, in the November election as current Governor Phil Murphy, has reached his term limits.

Ciattarelli said, “To our well-known part-time New Jersey resident, who honored me with his endorsement and strong support, thank you, President Donald J. Trump.”

A Republican hasn’t won a Governor’s race in New Jersey in 30 years.

By - FZ