Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey
Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in race that suggests Democratic resilience amid Trump’s second term
Jake Wasserman in East Brunswick
Tue 4 Nov 2025 21.34 EST
Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill was elected on Tuesday to be the 57th governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli, a former state representative and Republican, in a race that suggested the resilience of the party after Donald Trump’s return to office.
The Associated Press called the race for Sherrill just two hours after polls closed.
Early life
Mikie Sherrill was born in Alexandria, Virginia.[2] She grew up in various locations along the East Coast of the United States due to her father's job.[2][6]
Sherrill is a graduate of South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia.[7][8] In 1994, she earned her Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.[1] In 2003, Sherrill received an MSc in international and world history from the London School of Economics. In 2004, she received a certificate in Arabic language from the American University in Cairo. In 2007, Sherrill earned a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.[9]
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