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New Jersey governor’s race may come down to MAGA wild-card factor - Washington Examiner

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President-elect Donald Trump had the best finish for a Republican in New Jersey since George H.W. Bush came within 2.5 points in 1992 .

Four major candidates have declared their candidacies for the 2025 gubernatorial race: Jon Bramnick , Jack Ciattarelli , Bill Spadea , and Ed Durr .

A key Trump ally, Mike Crispi , waits in the wings as he contemplates running.

The Washington Examiner interviewed dozens of New Jerseyans at Trump ’s May rally in Wildwood .

The two issues they expressed most concern about were illegal immigration and the economy.

Bramnick and Durr shared similar plans for how they would address these matters if elected in November 2025 .

Scott Presler plans to “ PennsylvaniaNew Jersey in the 2024 presidential elections.

Scott Durr and Mike Crispi chided each other for their lack of fundraising.

Presler said he plans to bring the Pennsylvania model of voter registration next door to the adjacent state of Jersey .