Jack Ciattarelli
Jack M. Ciattarelli (born December 12, 1961) is an American politician and businessman. He is the Republican nominee for governor in the 2025 gubernatorial election. He was the party's nominee before for the 2021 election.
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 Ciattarelli in 2016 | |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 16th district | |
| In office December 5, 2011 – January 9, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Peter J. Biondi |
| Succeeded by | Roy Freiman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 December 1961
(aged 63) Somerville, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Melinda Castro
(m. 1995) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Seton Hall University (BS, MBA) |
Ciattarelli was in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2011 to 2018. He is a Republican. He finished second in the primary race for governor in 2017, to Kim Guadagno.[1]
Ciattarelli won the Republican gubernatorial nomination on June 8, 2021. He ran against Democratic Governor Phil Murphy in the general election on November 2.[2] He narrowly lost the election to Governor Murphy, in a race that was closer than expected.[3] Shortly afterwards, he said he would run for governor again in 2025.[4] He won the nomination again in June 2025. His campaign is supported by President Donald Trump.[5]
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Ciattarelli speaks to the press following the second gubernatorial debate at Rowan University on October 12, 2021
References
- ↑ Johnson, Brent (September 29, 2016). "Ciattarelli set to become first Republican to enter 2017 N.J. governor's race". NJ.com. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ↑ Steinberg, Alan (March 20, 2017). "Governor Jack Ciattarelli in 2021?". NJ.com. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Murphy wins bruising N.J. governor's race, narrowly beating Ciattarelli for 2nd term".
- ↑ "After Conceding, Jack Ciattarelli Says He Will Run Again for NJ Governor in 2025". WNBC. November 12, 2021.
- ↑ "Trump endorses Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor's race". NBC News. 2025-05-13. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
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