See live results from the 2025 New Jersey governor election. Track vote counts and updates as polls close on Election Day.

Dale Caldwell is the fourth lieutenant governor (and third African American to serve in that role) in New Jersey history.

Shields noted it was a banner night for Democrats nationwide. In addition to Sherrill's win in New Jersey, Democrats flipped the Virginia governor's seat with Abigail Spanberger's win. Zohran Mamdani will also be New York City's next mayor.

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the race for governor in New Jersey, maintaining Democratic control of the seat one year after the state showed signs of shifting toward President Donald Trump.

Who will be the next governor of New Jersey? Check our live blog early and often for Election Day 2025 coverage.

Voters in New York and New Jersey are set to decide two major elections Tuesday which could serve as bellwethers for the 2026 midterm elections and provide blueprints across the country for how both parties can find success in the future.

CNN News Central’s John Berman talks with NJ Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill about her historic garden state victory.