Polls in the New Jersey primary for governor have officially closed Tuesday night, as of 8 p.m. The candidates on the Democratic and Republican side of the aisle are all hoping to make the November general election ballot for a chance to succeed Gov.

Jack Ciattarelli has won the Republican primary election for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects. This is his third bid for governor. He lost the 2017 Republican primary to then-Lt. Gov. Kim Gaudagno before winning the 2021 Republican primary.

Former state legislator Jack Ciattarelli has won the Republican primary for governor in New Jersey with the backing of President Donald Trump, NBC News projects

The Ocean County Board of Elections received a letter from the state instructing it to reject 22 mail-in ballots for the primary election, but board Chairman George Gilmore said it will not automatically discount those ballots without first contacting those voters and offering them an opportunity go before judge to challenge the rejection.

Jack Ciattarelli will win the Republican gubernatorial primary in New Jersey, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk. His victory was propelled by President Donald Trump’s endorsement and sets him up for another chance at leading the Garden State after losing narrowly four years ago.

New Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year.

With Gov. Phil Murphy term-limited, six Democrats​ and five Republicans are now vying for the state's top job​.

Jack Ciattarelli is in his third run for governor, and he came within three points of beating Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) in the state’s 2021 gubernatorial election.

Getting to know the candidates New Jersey’s race for governor may offer insights about the national mood on President Donald Trump’s agenda, as well as how voters are reacting to Democrats’ messaging