Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
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Watch: Mikie Sherrill's victory speech
CBS News projects that Democrat Mikie Sherrill will win the New Jersey gubernatorial race against Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. Sherrill spoke to her supporters on Tuesday night.
Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor's race
CBS News projects that Democrat Mikie Sherrill has won the New Jersey governor's race, defeating her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Jericka Duncan have the latest.
NY, NJ, Virginia voters deciding key races
It's election night in the U.S., and voters across the country are headed to the polls for high-stakes races that could give an early indication of how the country is feeling about the two political parties and President Trump. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Lilia Luciano, Katrina Kaufman and Taurean Small have all the latest.
In New Jersey governor's race, Sherrill tries to tether Ciattarelli to Trump
Republican Jack Ciattarelli has a shot at winning 2025 New Jersey governor's race against Mikie Sherrill, after Democrats have held the office for two terms.
Key state and local elections heat up
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New Jersey governor's race heats up
The race for New Jersey governor between Trump-backed Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill intensified ahead of Election Day as former President Barack Obama rallied with Sherrill. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Polls tighten ahead of Election Day
The mayoral race in New York City is tightening ahead of Tuesday's Election Day. Meanwhile, the race for New Jersey governor between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill heated up with an appearance from former President Barack Obama at a rally for Sherrill over the weekend. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.
1 week to Election Day: Where key races stand
CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down the key races in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia with just a week to go before Election Day.
N.J. governor's race gains national attention
Former President Barack Obama, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are campaigning for New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill in her gubernatorial run against Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Brent Johnson, a politics reporter for NJ Advance Media, joins with more.
DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey
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Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
The National Archives admitted it had erred in releasing a mostly unredacted version of Mikie Sherrill's military records to an ally of her opponent.
Jack Ciattarelli on New Jersey governor bid
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Ciattarelli, Sherrill win N.J. primaries
Trump-back Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill running for governor of New Jersey
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Murphy faces Ciattarelli in New Jersey election
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy reelected
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Election results suggest GOP could sweep midterms
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Democratic strategy for midterms after Virginia loss
Republican Glenn Youngkin is the projected winner of the Virginia gubernatorial election, while the race for governor of New Jersey remains a dead heat. That's prompting questions about whether Democrats can keep their congressional majority in the 2022 midterms. CBS News' Michael George reports and Joel Benenson, founder of Benenson Strategy Group and a former member of the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns, joined CBSN with analysis of Tuesday night's elections.
Voting underway in New Jersey gubernatorial race
Polls close Tuesday night in New Jersey's gubernatorial race. Government and politics professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University Daniel Cassino joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest polling.
Key issues in two governor's races
On Election Day, most eyes are on the close governor's race in Virginia between former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe and first-time Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. In New Jersey, voters will decide whether to give Democratic Governor Phil Murphy a second term or go with former Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN to discuss the campaigns.
Sanders rallies for N.J. Governor Phil Murphy
Senator Bernie Sanders gave a major boost to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he seeks reelection. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins "CBSN AM" with a breakdown of the rally and what the few days left ahead of Election Day will hold for candidates.
Race for New Jersey governor heats up
The New Jersey gubernatorial election is next week and the race is tightening as Democratic Governor Phil Murphy runs or a second term in office against Republican businessman and former state legislator Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates sat down with with our New York station to talk about the race and the issues they're fighting for. CBS New York anchor Kristine Johnson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the upcoming election.
First debate of New Jersey governor's race
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy faced off against former Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in the first of two debates on Tuesday. Fairleigh Dickinson University professor of government and politics Daniel Cassino joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the highlights and the latest on public approval of Governor Murphy.
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Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania
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Pratt's lead over Raman further erodes in new L.A. mayoral race results
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Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says
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Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover
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5 taken to the hospital after strong winds at NCAA tournament
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Golden Tempo wins the Belmont Stakes after also taking the Kentucky Derby
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At least 12 people wounded in shooting near festival in Toledo, Ohio
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FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
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5 taken to the hospital after strong winds at NCAA tournament
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Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
At least 12 people wounded in shooting near festival in Toledo, Ohio
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Golden Tempo wins the Belmont Stakes after also taking the Kentucky Derby
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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
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Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover
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Pratt's lead over Raman further erodes in new L.A. mayoral race results
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Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects
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U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus, German hospital says
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FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
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Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover
The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.
Iran soccer team departs for Mexico ahead of World Cup
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Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania
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In France, Hegseth invokes immigration and "invasion" in D-Day remarks
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Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
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Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
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Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
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