Trump backlash in 2018. Just months after the political unknown declared her Democratic candidacy for Congress and began raising money at a fast clip, the 24-year Republican incumbent bowed out rather than face the first competitive general election of his career.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill secured the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor Tuesday and will next face Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

Mikie Sherrill, a four-term Democratic congresswoman, and former Republican state Rep. Jack Ciattarelli have won their parties’ nominations for New Jersey governor, according to projections from CNN’s Decision Desk.