Elections / 2021 · Governor · NJ
Phil Murphy won New Jersey's 2021 governor's race.
Phil Murphy (Democrat) led by 3.2 points statewide.
Statewide result
New Jersey 2021 governor — certified statewide results.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Murphy | DDemocrat | 1,339,471 | 51.2% |
| Jack Ciattarelli | RRepublican | 1,255,185 | 48.0% |
| Madelyn Hoffman | OGreen | 8,450 | 0.3% |
| Gregg Mele | OLibertarian | 7,768 | 0.3% |
| Joanne Kuniansky | OSocialist Workers | 4,012 | 0.1% |
Far closer than polling implied. Murphy became the first Democrat re-elected governor of New Jersey since Brendan Byrne in 1977.