2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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.
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Democratic primary
Declared
- Steven Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City (2013–present)[1]
Publicly expressed interest
- Derek Armstead, Mayor of Linden (2015–present)[2]
- Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark (2014–present)[3]
- Stephen Sweeney, former President of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[4][1]
Potential
- Craig Coughlin, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly (2018–present) from the 19th district (2010–present)[5][3]
- Christopher Durkin, Essex County Clerk (2006–present)[6]
- Vin Gopal, state senator from the 11th district (2018–present)[7]
- Josh Gottheimer, U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district (2017–present)[8][9]
- Sheila Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey (2018–present), former Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly (2010–2014) from the 34th district (2004–2018), and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2013[10][9]
- Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present)[11][12]
- Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 11th congressional district (2019–present)[13][9]
- Sean Spiller, mayor of Montclair (2020–present)[14][9]
- John Wisniewski, former state assemblyman from the 19th district (1996–2018), former Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, and candidate for governor in 2017[3][9]
Declined
- Cory Booker, U.S. Senator (2013–present) and candidate for President of the United States in 2020[15]
Endorsements
Steven Fulop
- State officials
- Nicholas Sacco, state senator from the 32nd district (1994–present) and mayor of North Bergen (1991–present)[16]
- Local officials
- Marty Small Sr., mayor of Atlantic City (2019–present) (his campaign co-chair)[17]
- Party officials
- Anthony Vainieri Jr, chair of the Hudson County Democratic Party (2022–present) and former chair of the Hudson County Board of Commissioners from the 8th district (2016–2023)[18]
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union - International and New Jersey State Council[19]
Stephen Sweeney[lower-alpha 1]
- Labor unions
- New Jersey State Building Trades Council[20]
Republican primary
Declared
- Jack Ciattarelli, former state assemblyman from the 16th district (2011–2018), nominee for governor in 2021 and candidate in 2017[21]
Publicly expressed interest
- Jon Bramnick, state senator (2022–present) and former Minority Leader of the New Jersey General Assembly (2012–2022) from the 21st district (2003–2022)[3]
Potential
- Shaun Golden, Monmouth County Sheriff (2011–present) and chair of the Monmouth County Republican Committee (2014–present)[22]
- Declan O'Scanlon, state senator (2018–present)[3][9]
- Mehmet Oz, cardiologist, former host of The Dr. Oz Show, and nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022[23][24]
- Holly Schepisi, state senator from the 39th district (2021–present)[3][9]
- Bill Spadea, talk show host, businessman, and nominee for New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2004[25][9]
- Mike Testa, state senator from the 1st district (2019–present) and chair of the Cumberland County Republican Committee (2014–present)[7][9]
Notes
- Has not declared his candidacy.
References
- Wildstein, David (April 11, 2023). "Fulop announces bid for Governor in 2025". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- Wildstein, David (May 2, 2023). "Linden mayor touts himself as gubernatorial candidate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "2025 New Jersey governor's race wide open with Gov. Phil Murphy unable to run for third straight term". January 6, 2023.
- Wildstein, David (December 14, 2021). "Sweeney tells plumbers union he's running for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- "Telegraphing gubernatorial bid, Fulop won't seek re-election as Jersey City mayor in 2025". January 3, 2023.
- "Who Should Democrats Run Among Just These Three?". February 17, 2023.
- "New Jersey's 2025 Gubernatorial Race: An Early Look". September 7, 2022.
- "Telegraphing gubernatorial bid, Fulop won't seek re-election as Jersey City mayor in 2025". January 3, 2023.
- "In first poll of the 2025 N.J. governor's race, Democratic race is 'wide open' and Ciattarelli is best known Republican". February 9, 2023.
- "Add Sheila Oliver to N.J's 'next governor' list". November 17, 2022.
- "The Mayors Who Could Be King". October 24, 2022.
- Wildstein, David (December 12, 2022). "Possibly eyeing statewide run, Sherrill names top Democratic operative as chief of staff". www.newjerseyglobe.com. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- "A statewide mailer to Democrats has people buzzing over a possible start to governor's race". December 19, 2022.
- Wildstein, David (February 14, 2022). "Booker says no to possible run for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- Israel, Daniel (October 13, 2022). "Sacco endorses Fulop for New Jersey governor at annual fundraiser". The Hudson Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- Wildstein, David (April 24, 2023). "Atlantic City mayor endorses Fulop for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- 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.
- Wildstein, David (May 11, 2023). "Fulop scores first labor endorsement of '25 governor's race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- Wildstein, David (September 20, 2022). "Building Trades pledge support of Sweeney for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- "After Conceding, Jack Ciattarelli Says He Will Run Again for NJ Governor in 2025". WNBC. November 12, 2021.
- Wildstein, David; Fox, Joey (November 9, 2022). "Monmouth Republicans win re-election to three countywide offices". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- Heller, Karen (November 10, 2022). "Where does Dr. Oz — and his reputation — go from here?". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- "Democrats to Dr. Oz: run for office as a Republican in New Jersey, please". January 12, 2023.
- "Bill Spadea and Marjorie Taylor Greene: Perfect Together". December 13, 2022.
Bill Spadea, the far-right radio host who is teasing a potential run for governor in 2025, emceed the gathering.
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