New Jersey Governor Primaries
Explore declared candidates, ideological placements, and polling trends for New Jersey’s gubernatorial primaries.
* New Jersey uses a closed primary system. Voters must be registered party members to participate in their party's primary.
Democratic Primary Polling Trends
* Final point represents official primary results
County Forecast
Democratic Primary Candidates
Mikie Sherrill (D)
U.S. Representative for NJ's 11th district and former Navy pilot.
Ideology: Moderate Democrat
Notable Endorsements
- NJ Democratic Party
- Working Families Party
Ras Baraka (D)
Mayor of Newark focusing on community-driven policy and social justice.
Ideology: Progressive
Notable Endorsements
- NJEA
- Labor Unions
Steven Fulop (D)
Mayor of Jersey City known for tech innovation and economic development.
Ideology: Moderate Liberal
Notable Endorsements
- Mayor’s Association
- Business Council
Josh Gottheimer (D)
U.S. Representative for NJ's 5th district and centrist Democrat.
Ideology: Establishment Democrat
Notable Endorsements
- Congressional Progressive Caucus
Sean Spiller (D)
Mayor of Montclair focused on affordable housing and environmental policy.
Ideology: Progressive
Notable Endorsements
- Environmental Groups
- NJ Clean Energy
Stephen Sweeney (D)
Former NJ Senate President advocating for labor rights and fiscal responsibility.
Ideology: Moderate Democrat
Notable Endorsements
- NJ Senate Democratic Caucus
Republican Primary Polling Trends
* Final point represents official primary results
Republican County Forecast
Republican Primary Candidates
Jack Ciattarelli (R)
Former State Assemblyman and 2021 gubernatorial nominee.
Ideology: Moderate Republican
Notable Endorsements
- NJ Republican Party
Justin Barbera (R)
Business consultant and conservative activist.
Ideology: Conservative
Notable Endorsements
- NJ Conservative Union
Jon Bramnick (R)
State Senator and former Minority Leader with focus on public safety.
Ideology: Moderate Conservative
Notable Endorsements
- NJ GOP Leadership
Mario Kranjac (R)
Entrepreneur and longtime grassroots organizer.
Ideology: Conservative
Notable Endorsements
- Tea Party NJ
Bill Spadea (R)
Radio host and business commentator known for libertarian principles.
Ideology: Libertarian-Right
Notable Endorsements
- NJ Libertarian Network