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A win for Democrats in blue New Jersey’s gubernatorial race was not surprising, but the victory was attributed to a larger trend at play: Republicans desperately need to work on voter turnout, and President Donald Trump needs to rethink how he conveys his policies.
Polling suggested a tight election but did not consider how President Donald Trump would galvanize voters to the polls.
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.
New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli spoke with Rachel Campos-Duffy during 'Fox & Friends' to discuss key issues driving voters to the polls on Election Day, the surprise of a lifetime he got from his son and more.
The president spoke highly of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli but did not mention Virginia GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears by name.
Zohran Mamdani's NYC win, coupled with moderates' victories in New Jersey and Virginia, ignite a Democratic debate over 2026 election strategy.
Democrats have swept the first major elections of Donald Trump's second term, with the US president saying the ongoing government shutdown is a "big factor".