Dems poised to take 5 seats in stunning upsets as NJ Republicans flounder Rick Rickman Published: November 5, 2025 While results aren't yet final, Democrats are poised to gain five seats in the General Assembly (AP Photo/Mel Evans/Canva)

✅ Mikie Sherrill wins the New Jersey governor's race by an astounding 13 points.

✅ A lack of support for Jack Ciattarelli hurts Republicans down the ticket.

✅ Democrats appear to gain 5 seats in the General Assembly.

Any chances that New Jersey is a purple state evaporated as Mikie Sherrill won the governor's mansion by a jaw-dropping margin — and that blue wave trickled down to important local races.

Republicans could lose up to five seats in the General Assembly, according to the latest unofficial results.

Democrats currently have 52 seats

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