NJ Primary Results — Ciattarelli vs Sherrill matchup set for Governor

On this episode: New Jersey’s gubernatorial race is taking shape following a pair of high-profile primaries on June 10th that set the stage for one of 2025’s most closely watched elections. Democrat Mikie Sherrill secured her party’s nomination, while Republican Jack Ciattarelli won the GOP's nomination. Brent Johnson, a political reporter for NJ.com, breaks down what the primary results reveal about New Jersey’s political landscape, the dynamics of the upcoming general election, and the state-level issues and national forces likely to influence the race ahead. Plus — what to watch in the down-ballot contests voters will be weighing in on this November.Check out our coverage of NJ’s elections: https://ballotpedia.org/New_Jersey_elections,_2025 Read Brent’s reporting: https://www.nj.com/staff/bdjohnson/posts.html This year, we're hoping to learn more about our audience and what topics you want us to tackle. Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at [email protected] or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.*On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.