They believed the stars had finally aligned, pointing to Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli’s narrow loss in 2021, Donald Trump’s surprising gains with urban Hispanic voters in 2024 and a summer spike in energy rates that angered voters.

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.

Vice President JD Vance said, "New Jersey is such a great state, but it’s suffered too long under crap leadership," urging voters to back Jack Ciattarelli.

The election stands as one of the nation’s most closely watched races, with implications for national party strategy and midterms.