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.

Ciattarelli won the Republican nomination and Sherrill was the Democrats' pick in Tuesday's primary election to face of in the general election in November.

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki analyzes the results from the New Jersey gubernatorial primary teeing up to a faceoff between Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill.

That perfect slice of Jersey pizza. Garden State puns about putting down roots. A whirlwind lesson on Navy helicopters.And diners, lots of diners.If you're paying attention to New Jersey's race for governor between Democratic Rep.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary election for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects. Sherrill will take on Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the general election to replace outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term-limited and cannot run again this year.

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* In New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, Democratic Rep.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill enters the Democratic contest for governor with several key advantages, but uncertainty looms.