2021Final results
2021 election for New Jersey Governor
Governor · New Jersey
Philip Murphy (D) won with 51.2% of the vote, defeating Jack Ciattarelli (R) by 3.2 points.
Philip MurphyDemocrat · winner
51.2%1,339,471
Jack CiattarelliRepublican
48.0%1,255,185
Madelyn R. HoffmanGreen
0.3%8,450
Gregg MeleLibertarian
0.3%7,768
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers
0.2%4,012
2,614,886 votes
Source: New Jersey Division of ElectionsUpdated Oct 8, 2026, 6:11 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2021
Races before and after
Source: New Jersey Division of ElectionsUpdated Oct 8, 2026, 6:11 AM ET
The candidates
Philip Murphy (D)Jack Ciattarelli (R)
Also on the ballot: Madelyn R. Hoffman (Green), 0.3%; Gregg Mele (Libertarian), 0.3%; Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers), 0.2%