Jack Ciattarelli has clinched the Republican nomination in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race, with the Associated Press and the Washington Post calling the primary in his favor shortly after voting ended on June 10.
Although the final certified tally won’t be available until later in June, major media outlets declared Ciattarelli the winner at 8:17 p.m., just minutes after the polls shut.
Before the official projections were even made, hundreds of supporters had already gathered at Ciattarelli’s election night event at Bell Works in Holmdel. As of 8:30 p.m., no formal announcement had been delivered, but the atmosphere was one of clear anticipation.
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