U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the New Jersey governor’s race, defeating President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Republican Jack Ciattarelli. She was propelled to victory by women, with whom she had a significant lead in the polls. It was the most expensive gubernatorial battle in state history, underscoring the stakes of the contest, which Democrats saw as a must-win moment to build momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms. Sherrill is just the second woman to win the office, following Republ