New Jersey’s race for governor is heating up, and Warren County voters will vote for their choice in the upcoming primary on Tuesday, June 10. With Governor Phil Murphy term limited, both major parties have a diverse array of candidates poised to lead the Garden State.
The primary fields are crowded with candidates vying for the nomination to lead New Jersey for the next four years. Whoever wins in November will inherit a state facing some of the highest property taxes in the nation, growing transportation needs, aging infrastructure and ongoing debates over school funding and climate policy.
Where Warren County Voters Fit In
Warren County leans more Republican than the state as a whole, but unaffiliated voters make up a significant portion of the electorate here — similar to statewide trends. While gubernatorial candidates often focus on urban and suburban issues early in the race, rural concerns — like farmland preservation, infrastructure repair, and school consolidation — could gain more attention as the field narrows.
Who’s Running?
Democratic Candidates:
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Ras Baraka, Mayor of Newark
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Steve Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City
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Josh Gottheimer, (D-5th)
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Mikie Sherrill, (D-11th)
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Sean Spiller, President of the NJ Education Association
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Steve Sweeney, Former State Senate President
Republican Candidates:
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Justin Barbera, Businessman from Southampton
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Jon Bramnick, State Senator (R-Union)
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Jack Ciattarelli, Former Assemblyman and 2021 GOP nominee
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Mario Kranjac, Former Mayor of Englewood Cliffs
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Bill Spadea, former conservative talk radio host
Key Dates and Deadlines
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Voter Registration Deadline: May 20, 2025
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Early Voting Period: June 3–8, 2025
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Primary Election Day: June 10, 2025
