Republican gubernatorial contender Jack Ciattarelli got a heart-warming surprise from his “biggest supporter” — his son, Army Capt. Jake, who returned home from Kuwait to give his dad a boost on election eve.

New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli got the “surprise of a lifetime” when his son, U.S. Army Capt. Jake Ciattarelli, returned home from Kuwait just one day before Election Day (scroll for video).

Army captain surprises father, Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli, at New Jersey governor campaign event, returning from Kuwait deployment to vote in crucial election.

Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli's son, Army Capt. Jake, returned home from Kuwait to surprise his dad Monday as New Jersey's red-hot governor's

On Election Day 2025 in New Jersey, polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you are in line at this time you will be able to vote. You can find live results from municipal and school elections in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties here.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the nationally watched race for New Jersey's next governor Tuesday, giving national Democrats a win in a race viewed as the first major electoral test on President Donald Trump's second term.

Overall, 50.6% of the state’s 1,334,572 early voters were registered Democrats, compared to 28.9% Republicans and 20.5% with another party affiliation, according to data from VoteHub.

Over 1 million people have already voted in the state of New Jersey, both in person and by mail, but will the early turnout help Democrat Mikie Sherrill or Republican Jack Ciattarelli?