Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who came close to defeating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021, has launched a third straight bid for New Jersey's top executive office.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who came close to defeating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021, has launched a third straight bid for New Jersey's top executive office.Ciattarelli formally announced his bid Tuesday night in Freehold, pledging to take on the state's high taxes. The announcement was expected: On the day he conceded to Murphy last time, he said he would try again in 2025.He joins a former legislative colleague, state Sen. Jon Bramnick, in next year's Republican primary.
Unlike Bramnick, Ciattarelli has said he's backing former President Donald Trump. Ciattarelli had been critical of Trump when the former casino mogul and reality television star first ran for president, but has backed him since then. Bramnick has staked out more a critical position on Trump.Ciattarelli, who quit his Assembly seat to seek the governorship in 2017, is an accountant who founded a medical publishing company and held local positions in Somerset County.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Jersey Republican who nearly beat Murphy launches third bid for governorRepublican Jack Ciattarelli, who came close to defeating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021, has launched a third straight bid to lead New Jersey. Ciattarelli formally announced his campaign Tuesday night in Freehold, pledging to take on the state’s high taxes.
Read more »
Did Tammy Murphy just make Phil Murphy a lame duck in New Jersey?The first lady's exit from the Senate race ended the prospect of a dynasty.
Read more »
Republican Jack Ciattarelli Launches Third Bid for New Jersey GovernorRepublican Jack Ciattarelli, who came close to defeating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021, has announced his campaign for New Jersey's top executive office. Ciattarelli pledges to tackle the state's high taxes.
Read more »
Tammy Murphy loses key supporter in New Jersey Senate race to Kim for Menendez seatJersey City Mayor Steve Fulop revoked his endorsement of Tammy Murphy, urging her to drop out of the race for Sen. Bob Menendez’s Senate seat.
Read more »
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Democratic campaign for US SenateNew Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Democratic campaign for US Senate
Read more »
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends run for U.S. SenateNew Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate.
Read more »