Mikie Sherrill Elected Governor of New Jersey
Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, has been elected as the governor of New Jersey, defeating her opponent Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and four-term member of Congress, will become New Jersey's second female governor. Her election secures Democratic control of the state, which has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests.
The voting process was disrupted due to e-mailed bomb threats received by officials in seven counties, but law enforcement determined them to be unfounded. A judge granted a one-hour extension at some polling places after Democrats requested it for three schools that received the threats.
Sherrill offers some reassurance for moderates within the Democratic Party as they navigate the path forward for next year's midterms.
Author's summary: Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor election.