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Trump looms over New Jersey campaign as GOP looks to build on 2024 gains

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The New Jersey governor’s race could be President Trump 's first chance to sway a major GOP primary.

The top two contenders, Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea , met with Trump at the president's Bedminster , New Jersey , golf club in March .

It's not clear if Trump will pick a favorite before the June 10 primary.

Trump 's former campaign manager and senior adviser said she believes the “odds are” that Trump will endorse in the race.

But Trump could still shake up the primary if he decides to weigh in.

Trump has a mixed endorsement record in New Jersey , endorsing Christine Serrano Glassner before the GOP Senate primary last year .

“I think New Jerseyans are really wearing out,” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew , R-N.J., who chaired Trump ’s campaign in the Garden State and is staying neutral in the governor’s race. “I’m not saying they’re becoming deep red, hard Republicans , but they want some voice of common sense.”.