Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will win the race for governor in New Jersey, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, maintaining Democratic control of the seat one year after the state showed signs of shifting toward President Donald Trump.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill secures victory in the 2025 New Jersey governor election, beating Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in his gubernatorial campaign.

Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.

Voters in New York and New Jersey are set to decide two major elections Tuesday which could serve as bellwethers for the 2026 midterm elections and provide blueprints across the country for how both parties can find success in the future.

See New Jersey voters on Nov. 4 as the state selects a new governor, along with the entire General Assembly, and many county, local and school seats.