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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 therefore 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

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Candidates

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Declared

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Publicly expressed interest

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Potential

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Ras Baraka
Local officials
Steven Fulop
State legislators
County officials
Local officials
Party officials
Labor unions
Sean Spiller
State legislators
Labor unions
Stephen Sweeney
U.S. representatives
State legislators
County officials
Party officials
Labor unions
Individuals
Josh Gottheimer (not declared)
U.S. representatives
State legislators
County officials
  • Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive (2024–present) and Hudson County Democratic Chair (2024–present)[36]
Local officials
Mikie Sherrill (not declared)
State legislators
Local officials
Labor unions
Democratic county chair endorsements
  Fulop
  Gottheimer
  Sweeney

Polling

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Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[d] 		Margin
of error 		Ras Baraka Steven Fulop Josh Gottheimer Mikie Sherrill Sean Spiller Stephen Sweeney Undecided
Renaissance Campaign Strategies[A] July 13–14, 2024 802 (LV) ± 3.46% 12% 7% 8% 18% 2% 8% 45%
GQR Research[B] March 7–12, 2024 603 (LV) ± 4.0% 20% 9% 5% 23% – 12% 29%

Fundraising

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Campaign finance reports as of October 15, 2024[e]
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Ras Baraka (D) $649,169 $483,476 $165,692
Steven Fulop (D) $2,937,777 $298,458 $2,639,318
Steve Sweeney (D) $2,177,694 $238,012 $1,939,681
Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[44]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Declared

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Filed paperwork

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Potential

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Jon Bramnick
Executive branch officials
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials
State legislators
County officials
Party officials
Jack Ciattarelli
State legislators
Bill Spadea
Local officials
Party officials

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[d] 		Margin
of error 		Jon
Bramnick 		Jack
Ciattarelli 		Edward
Durr 		Bill
Spadea 		Undecided
KAConsulting[C] June 12–14, 2024 606 (LV) ± 4.0% 3% 44% 2% 11% 38%

Fundraising

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Campaign finance reports as of October 15, 2024[f]
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jon Bramnick (R) $1,405,533 $842,755 $562,778
Jack Ciattarelli (R) $2,109,594 $741,194 $1,368,399
Bill Spadea (R) $847,620 $195,291 $652,328
Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission[44]

Independents

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Candidates

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Filed paperwork

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  • Gerardo Cedrone[60]
  • Karen Zaletel, perennial candidate[61]

Notes

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  1. ^ International and New Jersey State Council
  2. ^ National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees District 1199J
  3. ^ Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Locals 641, 2906, and 3082
  4. ^ a b Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  5. ^ The next campaign finance filing reports are due on January 15, 2025.
  6. ^ There are currently no campaign finance reports for Ed Durr.
Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll commissioned by One New Jersey United, a pro-Baraka Super PAC
  2. ^ Poll commissioned by Principled Veterans Fund, which the New Jersey Globe says "has connections" to Sherrill[43]
  3. ^ Poll commissioned by Kitchen Table Conservatives, a pro-Ciattarelli, anti-Spadea super PAC.[59]

References

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  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 (June 14, 2023). "Spiller will run for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Steve Sweeney joins race for N.J. Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Fox, Joey (June 27, 2024). "An Interview With Josh Gottheimer". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Solender, Andrew (August 12, 2024). "Rep. Josh Gottheimer "strongly considering" N.J. governor run". Axios. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Cai, Sophia; Solender, Andrew (August 9, 2024). "Rep. Mikie Sherrill "strongly considering" bid for N.J. governor". Axios. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  8. ^ Wildstein, David (March 28, 2024). "Former Murphy cabinet member is a possible '25 gubernatorial candidate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Pizarro, Max (March 19, 2024). "Fulop v. Platkin: Whom would You Support in 2025?". Insider NJ. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Wildstein, David (February 14, 2022). "Booker says no to possible run for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Israel, Daniel (October 13, 2022). "Sacco endorses Fulop for New Jersey governor at annual fundraiser". The Hudson Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  13. ^ Fox, Joey (January 2, 2024). "The New Jersey Globe 2025 Gubernatorial Endorsement Tracker". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  14. ^ Fox, Joey (November 20, 2023). "Vainieri Huttle backs Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  15. ^ Wildstein, David (September 18, 2023). "Sadaf Jaffer endorses Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Wildstein, David (December 12, 2023). "Atlantic county commissioner picks Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  18. ^ a b Wildstein, David (August 13, 2024). "Fulop adds endorsements in Burlington, Monmouth". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  19. ^ a b c Wildstein, David (September 12, 2023). "Two More Mayors Endorse Fulop For Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  20. ^ Wildstein, David (June 10, 2024). "Mayors of Marlboro, Bound Brook back Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  21. ^ Wildstein, David (June 15, 2023). "Fulop wins his second county chairman endorsement". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  22. ^ Wildstein, David (May 11, 2023). "Fulop scores first labor endorsement of '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  23. ^ Wildstein, David (July 27, 2023). "Healthcare union backs Fulop in '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  24. ^ Wildstein, David (June 22, 2023). "Four Teamsters unions endorse Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  25. ^ Wildstein, David (September 5, 2023). "Another labor union endorses Fulop for Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  26. ^ Blackburn, Zach (August 26, 2024). "Lesniak endorses Spiller; PAC launches ad run for NJEA leader". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  27. ^ Wildstein, David (June 18, 2024). "NJEA Endorses Spiller For Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  28. ^ Fox, Joey (September 26, 2024). "Donald Norcross officially endorses Steve Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  29. ^ 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.
  30. ^ a b c Wildstein, David (December 14, 2023). "Huge group of South Jersey lawmakers endorse Sweeney". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  31. ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Suleiman is first county chairman to endorse Sweeney in '25". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  32. ^ Wildstein, David (December 11, 2023). "Carpenter's union endorses Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  33. ^ Wildstein, David (December 14, 2023). "Longshoremen's union endorses Sweeney". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  34. ^ Wildstein, David (September 20, 2022). "Building Trades pledge support of Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  35. ^ Wildstein, David (May 23, 2024). "Norcross & Brothers hosting Sweeney fundraiser". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  36. ^ a b c d Wildstein, David (July 16, 2024). "Major Hudson Democrats will back Gottheimer for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  37. ^ Wildstein, David (October 11, 2024). "Gordon Johnson backs Gottheimer for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  38. ^ Wildstein, David (September 6, 2024). "Seven Bergen mayors promise to back Gottheimer for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  39. ^ Wildstein, David (October 10, 2024). "West Orange Democratic officials back Gottheimer for Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  40. ^ Blackburn, Zach (October 10, 2024). "McKeon endorses Sherrill for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  41. ^ Wildstein, David (November 1, 2024). "Sayegh says he'll back Sherrill for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  42. ^ Wildstein, David (August 14, 2024). "Laborers Union will back Sherrill for Governor if she runs". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  43. ^ Fox, Joey (April 11, 2024). "Outside PAC poll finds Sherrill, Baraka leading 2025 Dem governor pack". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  44. ^ a b c "Search Candidate or Committee Filing Reports". njelecefilesearch.com.
  45. ^ a b c d Wildstein, David (January 27, 2024). "Bramnick joins race for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  46. ^ Wall, Karen (April 9, 2024). "Brick Man Joins Republican Race For New Jersey Governor". Patch. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  47. ^ Wildstein, David (April 9, 2024). "Jack Ciattarelli launches bid for governor, pledging to cut taxes and spending". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  48. ^ Johnson, Brent (May 14, 2024). "Republican truck driver who shocked N.J. politics pulls into governor's race". NJ.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  49. ^ Blackburn, Zach (August 19, 2024). "Former Burlington City mayor running longshot campaign for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  50. ^ "New Jersey Morning Host Bill Spadea To Run For Governor". Radio Ink. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  51. ^ Wildstein, David (June 22, 2024). "Ex-Englewood Cliffs mayor might run for governor next year". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
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  54. ^ Wildstein, David (April 1, 2024). "Frelinghuysen endorses Bramnick for Governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
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  57. ^ a b Wildstein, David (June 20, 2024). "Gilmore backs Spadea for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  58. ^ Wildstein, David (July 2, 2024). "Parsippany mayor endorses Spadea for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  59. ^ Wildstein, David (February 21, 2024). "Ex-Trump advisors form super PAC to curb Spadea (Updated)". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  60. ^ "CEDRONE, GERARDO". elec.nj.gov/. New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  61. ^ Ballotpedia. "Karen Zaletel". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
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