Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill 

By Cecilia Levine From Daily Voice

Votes are being counted in the New Jersey governor's race, where Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are facing off to replace Phil Murphy.

UPDATE: Mikie Sherrill Projected To Win NJ Governor's Race

As of 9:10 p.m., NBC had Sherrill at 971,674 votes and Ciattarelli at 705,863. The race was too early to call. 

Sherrill, a former federal prosecutor and Navy helicopter pilot, is making her first run for governor. Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman, is making his third bid for the seat.

Recent polls show Sherrill leading by five to seven points heading into Election Night.

Check back with Daily Voice for updates and results.