Jack Ciattarelli
2021 New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jack M. Ciattarelli (born December 12, 1961) is an American politician and businessman. He was the Republican nominee for governor in the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election.
Quick Facts Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 16th district, Preceded by ...
Jack Ciattarelli | |
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Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 16th district | |
In office December 5, 2011 – January 9, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Peter J. Biondi |
Succeeded by | Roy Freiman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-12-12) December 12, 1961 (age 62) Somerville, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Melinda Castro (m. 1995) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Seton Hall University (BS, MBA) |
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Ciattarelli was in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2011 to 2018. He is a Republican. He finished second in the primary race for governor in 2017, to Kim Guadagno.[1]
Ciattarelli won the Republican gubernatorial nomination on June 8, 2021. He ran against Democratic Governor Phil Murphy in the general election on November 2.[2] He narrowly lost the election to Governor Murphy, in a race that was closer than expected.[3] Shortly afterwards, he said he would run for governor again in 2025.[4]