Direct answer: Mikie Sherrill won the 2025 New Jersey governor race, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Context and quick details:

• Sherrill, a Democratic U.S. Representative, secured the governorship in the November 4, 2025 election, succeeding term-limited Governor Phil Murphy. This election made her the second woman to serve as New Jersey governor. [web results indicate AP/NBC/ NPR coverage and multiple outlets confirming the result].

If you’d like, I can pull the latest county-by-county breakdown, vote margins, and the impact on New Jersey politics and policy priorities moving forward.