New Jersey Elects First Female Governor in Eight Years as Mikie Sherrill Beats Jack Ciattarelli in Historic Upset
In a closely-watched and deeply personal election, four-time Democratic Congressmember Mikie Sherrill has emerged victorious, becoming the next governor of New Jersey. The Associated Press announced her win just after 9:20 pm on Election Day, confirming that Sherrill had surpassed Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli by more than 56% of the vote.
The historic upset sets a tone for the upcoming congressional midterms and marks a turning point in New Jersey's politics. After eight years as governor, fellow Democrat Phil Murphy will be leaving office with a tough act to follow. Sherrill takes the oath of office in January, promising to tackle affordability crises marked by skyrocketing housing prices and electricity bills.
Sherrill's campaign focused on addressing the state's pressing issues, including affordability, energy costs, and fiscal difficulties stemming from federal subsidies cut by the Trump administration. Her message resonated with voters, particularly those in traditionally Democratic cities and Republican strongholds of South Jersey.
Despite Ciattarelli's hard-fought primary win and his claims that Sherrill was "dangerously liberal," she managed to build a broad coalition of support. Her campaign highlighted her moderate credentials, which earned her praise from some in the Republican Party.
However, the election was marred by controversy, including allegations of cheating during Sherrill's time at the Naval Academy and Ciattarelli's medical publishing company, Galen Publishing, producing "opioid propaganda." Sherrill also accused Ciattarelli of spreading misinformation about clean energy policies.
As Sherrill prepares to take office, she will face significant challenges. The state remains one of the most expensive places in the country to buy a house, and electricity bills have skyrocketed in recent months. Her promise to freeze electricity rates has been met with skepticism from some Democrats, who worry about the practicality of such a move.
For now, Sherrill is basking in her historic win, celebrating with supporters at her election night event. As she embarks on this new chapter in New Jersey's politics, one thing is clear: Mikie Sherrill will be watching closely to ensure that her campaign promises are met and that the state begins to tackle its most pressing issues.
In a closely-watched and deeply personal election, four-time Democratic Congressmember Mikie Sherrill has emerged victorious, becoming the next governor of New Jersey. The Associated Press announced her win just after 9:20 pm on Election Day, confirming that Sherrill had surpassed Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli by more than 56% of the vote.
The historic upset sets a tone for the upcoming congressional midterms and marks a turning point in New Jersey's politics. After eight years as governor, fellow Democrat Phil Murphy will be leaving office with a tough act to follow. Sherrill takes the oath of office in January, promising to tackle affordability crises marked by skyrocketing housing prices and electricity bills.
Sherrill's campaign focused on addressing the state's pressing issues, including affordability, energy costs, and fiscal difficulties stemming from federal subsidies cut by the Trump administration. Her message resonated with voters, particularly those in traditionally Democratic cities and Republican strongholds of South Jersey.
Despite Ciattarelli's hard-fought primary win and his claims that Sherrill was "dangerously liberal," she managed to build a broad coalition of support. Her campaign highlighted her moderate credentials, which earned her praise from some in the Republican Party.
However, the election was marred by controversy, including allegations of cheating during Sherrill's time at the Naval Academy and Ciattarelli's medical publishing company, Galen Publishing, producing "opioid propaganda." Sherrill also accused Ciattarelli of spreading misinformation about clean energy policies.
As Sherrill prepares to take office, she will face significant challenges. The state remains one of the most expensive places in the country to buy a house, and electricity bills have skyrocketed in recent months. Her promise to freeze electricity rates has been met with skepticism from some Democrats, who worry about the practicality of such a move.
For now, Sherrill is basking in her historic win, celebrating with supporters at her election night event. As she embarks on this new chapter in New Jersey's politics, one thing is clear: Mikie Sherrill will be watching closely to ensure that her campaign promises are met and that the state begins to tackle its most pressing issues.
mikie sherrill is literally a total game changer 
she was so down to earth and relatable, especially for the average joe who's just trying to make ends meet in this crazy expensive state 
i mean don't even get me started on jack ciattarelli's whole "opioid propaganda" thing 
that was just low 
anyway, sherrill's got her work cut out for her but i'm lowkey hyped to see what she does with it 
. And what's up with Mikie Sherrill's record at the Naval Academy? All these skeletons coming out just when she needs the momentum 
. Not exactly setting a great tone for her first term in office 
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She's going to make such a huge difference in NJ, especially when it comes to affordability crises. I mean, who can blame her for wanting to freeze those electricity rates? It's crazy how much they're skyrocketing right now! Anyway, I think she's got the right attitude about tackling these issues and making a real impact. She seems like someone who's all about listening to people's concerns and working towards solutions that actually work 
Fingers crossed she'll make NJ a more affordable and sustainable place for everyone! 
. She's definitely been through a lot, but I think she'll do great things for the state. The whole thing with her time at the Naval Academy and Jack Ciattarelli's medical company was pretty sketchy, but you know how politics goes 
. Either way, it's exciting to see a woman in power, especially one from NJ! 
️ She's got her work cut out for her tackling housing prices and electricity bills, which are just insane right now 
. Fingers crossed she can make some real progress!
what do u guys think about this historic win? 
. She's definitely got the right skills to take on those affordability crises - she's been doing it in Congress for years 
it just goes to show how far weve come. Mikie Sherrill seems like a solid candidate, tackling affordability and energy costs is def a big deal for NJ. i hope she can make good on her promises and make life easier for the people there 
but what really caught my eye was how her campaign focused on affordability crises - skyrocketing housing prices and electricity bills 
it's crazy how one candidate can make such a huge impact on people's lives 
. Like, how is that even possible? It's just gonna be passed on to the consumers or something. And what's with all the hype about Sherrill being "moderate"? I mean, she's still a Democrat, and they're always trying to take more money from people through taxes. Can't we have a governor who actually cuts spending for once? 
Mikie Sherrill winning is a big deal... finally! 8 years without a female governor in NJ, it's time for change 
- housing prices and electricity bills are crazy expensive here 
. I hope she can make good on her promises 
the whole cheating thing at naval academy and ciattarelli's opioid propaganda thing are major red flags, hope sherrill doesn't get caught up in that mess. anyhoo sherrill's moderate credentials seem legit tho, maybe she can actually bring people together 
. I'm not gonna lie, though, I'm a bit skeptical about her promise to freeze electricity rates... that sounds like a lot of work, you know? 
. Her focus on affordability crises is so relatable, especially with housing prices and electricity bills blowing up left and right 
. The fact that a female gov took office after 8 years is also super inspiring 
! Still, gotta give props to Jack Ciattarelli for putting up a good fight 
. it's gonna be interesting to see how she tackles those affordability crises and energy costs - fingers crossed she can make a real difference for NJ residents 
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her promise to freeze electricity rates better watch out nj residents, she's got some 'splainin' to do