Live results: New Jersey governor's primaries
New Jersey voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose their nominees for the state's gubernatorial race in November, among other contests.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) appears to be the odds-on favorite in the Democratic primary to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy (D), while Jack Ciattarelli is the clear front-runner in the GOP primary after securing the endorsement of President Trump.
Follow live results for both primaries from Decision Desk HQ and The Hill below.
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