New Jersey's governor election is today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, with the latest polls in the governor race predicting Democrat Mikie Sherrill will win over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, although recent polls show NJ could flip red should Ciattarelli have a strong showing similar to the 2021 election.

The two governor’s contests are closely watched today, as is the outcome of a California redistricting measure. Bomb threats briefly closed some polling places in New Jersey, but officials said the threats weren’t credible.

Jack Ciattarelli, a former state legislator endorsed by President Donald Trump, is trying to become New Jersey’s first Republican governor since 2018. He faces U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat in her fourth term in Congress who would become the state’s second female governor if elected.

Today is Election Day 2025. Before voting at the polls in New Jersey, here's a guide to info on the next governor, Mikie Sherrill or Jack Ciattarelli.

Each New Jersey county will also have at least 10 secure drop-box locations for voters who wish to return their mail ballots in person, according to the New Jersey State Department. A list of drop-box locations can be found here, and voters can track their ballots here.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill has run against the president, while Republican Jack Ciattarelli is looking to capitalize on Donald Trump’s strong performance last year.

The president spoke highly of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli but did not mention Virginia GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears by name.

Republican voters criticize President Barack Obama's campaign appearance for Rep. Mikie Sherrill as 'fake excitement' during a Turning Point Action rally for Jack Ciattarelli.