Ciattarelli on Wednesday immediately headed to voters who have long been part of the Democratic base, visiting a bakery in heavily Hispanic Dover, in Morris County, as his first stop. In the 2024 election, Hispanic voters in North Jersey drove much of the state’s shift toward Trump.

Getting to know the candidates New Jersey’s race for governor may offer insights about the national mood on President Donald Trump’s agenda, as well as how voters are reacting to Democrats’ messaging.

Ciattarelli won the Republican nomination and Sherrill was the Democrats' pick in Tuesday's primary election to face of in the general election in November.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary election for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects. Sherrill will take on Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the general election to replace outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term-limited and cannot run again this year.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill enters the Democratic contest for governor with several key advantages, but uncertainty looms.