see also:
Stephen Ohlemacher.  "EXPLAINER: Murphy wins after mail ballots extend lead."  Associated Press, Nov. 4, 2021

Reactions to the New Jersey Race

REPUBLICAN

New Jersey Republican Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2021
CONTACT: Alex Wilkes, Communications Director

NJGOP Celebrates Historic Republican Wins Statewide,

Urges Patience and Confidence As our Election Integrity Team Ensures Every Legal Vote is Counted

On behalf of Chairman Bob Hugin and the entire New Jersey Republican Party, I would like to start off by congratulating all of our Republican candidates across the Garden State. Our Republicans ran bold, issue-based campaigns and provided a stark contrast to the failed policies of Phil Murphy and the radical Democratic Party. And boy, did it pay off. The victories were plentiful and historical.

Jack Ciattarelli, in a complete defiance of nearly every public pollster and "mainstream" media prognosticators, is now in a complete dead heat with Governor Phil Murphy. New Jerseyans spoke loudly and clearly last night: they are sick and tired of the Governor's arbitrary mandates, high-tax agenda and socialist policies and callous indifference to the struggles of everyday New Jerseyans. Votes are still being counted and the process is very much ongoing. More on that below.
 
I’d like to particularly offer my congratulations to our new Republican legislators, who together represent the biggest pickup of legislative seats for Republicans in 30 years. I am especially proud to highlight that we have added 6 new women to our caucus!

In LD2: Senator-Elect Vince Polistina, Assemblyman-Elect Don Guardian, and Assemblywoman-Elect Claire Swift

In LD3: Senator-Elect Edward Durr (a stunning underdog victory over Senate President Steve Sweeney), Assemblywoman-Elect Bethanne McCarthy Patrick, Assemblywoman-Elect Beth Sawyer

In LD8: Senator-Elect Jean Stanfield  (a victory over party-switcher Dawn Addiego), Assemblyman-Elect Brandon Umba and Assemblyman-Elect Michael Torrissi

In LD11: Assemblywomen-Elect Marilyn Piperno and Kimberly Eulner. Also, Senate candidate Lori Annetta currently holds a 500+ vote lead over incumbent and embattled Democratic Senator Vin Gopal in a race that is too close to call.

*And keep your eye on LD16, where the race is too close to call and GOP candidate Vinny Panico is in a dead heat!

I would also like to indicate that while some numbers are still being tabulated, we are well-poised for countywide victories in Gloucester, Cumberland and Somerset Counties where our candidates showed the door to Democratic incumbents.

This is all in addition to the INCREDIBLE amount of local seats we flipped, where we won huge races in many swing and Democratic towns, and turned many Democratic majorities over to GOP-control.

I would be remiss if I did not thank our incredibly hard-working and talented team at the NJGOP. Together, we worked to persuade and turnout voters, as well as provide confidence in the security of every New Jerseyan’s ballot. Our efforts resulted in nearly 3 million voter contacts statewide - the largest field/voter contact effort in New Jersey GOP politics, EVER.

Additionally, the NJGOP formed an Election Improvement Committee to work with Boards of Election to ensure best practices were implemented and filled nearly 1,000 poll worker shifts and nearly 1,000 challenger shifts.

On that front, please be advised that the New Jersey Republican Party is working hand in glove with the Ciattarelli for Governor campaign and Republican National Committee to guarantee a robust legal presence to scrutinize the process and ensure every legal vote is being counted. This process will take some time to play out.

Your support throughout that process is appreciated! As is all your effort to get us to this point and deliver a ROCK SOLID night for the New Jersey Republican Party last night.

So on behalf of Chairman Hugin and the entire NJGOP- let me say from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

Tom Szymanski
Executive Director

Jack Ciattarelli https://twitter.com/Jack4NJ/status/1456376805510815752
November 4, 2020
transcript of video

Hey everybody.  Jack Ciattarelli here.  Time for another Jack Chat, and this might be the most important Jack Chat yet so please watch and share.

 Two days ago shockwaves were sent throughout our state and the national political world, all because the Republican was in position to win the race for governor here in New Jersey.

Despite what the polls, press and pundits were saying, I knew I could win. Why? Because every time a governor of this state has taken us too far off track, the decent, hard-working people of New Jersey have always risen up and said, "That's not where we want to go."

Currently, Governor Murphy and I are separated by about 1% after 2.4 million ballots counted. There are still 10s of 1000s of vote by mail and provisional ballots yet to be counted. And so the governor's victory speech last night was premature. No one should be declaring victory or conceding the election until every legal vote is counted.

Here is where we stand.

First, we're going to allow the 21 counties to continue with the process of counting every legal vote by mail and provisional ballot. That could take another week or two, and we've got compliance people watching over that. If necessary, any decision on a recount or audit will come at the very end of the counting process, not before.

Second, I don't want people falling victim to wild conspiracy theories or online rumors. While consideration is paid any and all credible reports, please don't believe everything you see or read online.

Third, uou can report any perceived or real irregularity to the voter integrity hotline set up by the NJ GOP. The number is 609-280-2925.

Listen, I know how passionate people are about this election and the future of our state. I am too. That's why I worked so very hard the past 22 months to win this election and get New Jersey on a different path forward.

Right now what's most important is for everyone to be patient and let the process play out. Know this. My team is comprised of some of the best legal and political experts in the country. I promise you, whatever the outcome, the election result will be legal and fair. You have my word. Hopefully, we'll be fixing New Jersey together. See you on the next Jack chat.


DEMOCRATIC
New Jersey Democratic State Committee
November 3, 2021

Chairman Jones Congratulates Governor Murphy, Lt. Governor Oliver on Re-Election Victory

ASBURY PARK, NJ — New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr., is releasing the following statement congratulating Governor Phil Murphy on being re-elected as the 56th Governor of New Jersey:

“Governor Murphy just accomplished something that no other Democrat has done in our state in over 40 years by winning a well-deserved second term leading New Jersey forward. This is a victory not just for Governor Murphy and Lt. Governor Oliver, but for our entire Democratic Party and for every resident of our state whose lives have been positively impacted by Governor Murphy’s leadership.

“Over the last several months, Democrats have worked to get out the vote all across New Jersey and get our message out to voters. From our own Forward 2021 campaign, to the Governor’s campaign team, to our local and county Democratic parties, to our candidates up and down the ballot and to the grassroots progressive organizations all over New Jersey, I would like to personally thank each and every person who made this victory possible with your hard work, perseverance and faith.

“I would like to offer my friend Governor Murphy, Lt. Governor Oliver and First Lady Tammy Murphy my most heartfelt congratulations. I’m certain that they will all continue to deliver the results that the people of New Jersey deserve, and I am excited to keep partnering with them to move our state forward.” 

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Democratic National Committee
November 3, 2021

DNC Statement on New Jersey Election Results

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement regarding Democrats’ win in New Jersey:

“Congratulations to Governor Phil Murphy and all the New Jersey Democrats up and down the ballot who won their races. Over the course of his term, Governor Murphy has led New Jersey forward, ensuring that the Garden State didn’t merely survive a pandemic, but will come out of it stronger and fairer than ever before. It’s no surprise that voters once again rejected Republican extremism, and decided to make Governor Murphy New Jersey’s first Democratic governor to be re-elected in nearly 45 years — they know he’ll lead them forward to invest in clean energy, protect reproductive rights, and put the COVID-19 pandemic firmly behind us.

“The DNC was proud to make its largest ever off-year investment in New Jersey this year because we knew the stakes were too high for any voter to sit on the sidelines. One year out from the 2022 midterms, Democrats are not taking a single day off. We will spend the next 12 months working harder than ever to build on our efforts to protect and increase our majorities in the House and Senate.”
 
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Democratic Governors Association
November 3, 2021

DGA Statement on Gov. Phil Murphy’s Victory in the New Jersey Gubernatorial Election

The following is a statement by DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Gov. Phil Murphy’s win in the New Jersey race for governor:

“Congratulations to Gov. Phil Murphy on his re-election as Governor of New Jersey. This win is historic — Gov. Murphy is the first Democratic governor to be reelected in New Jersey in over 40 years. Gov. Murphy has a proven track record that resonates with New Jersey voters, who turned out to choose moving forward, not back.

“Gov. Murphy provided trusted leadership throughout the pandemic, navigating health and economic crises to emerge with a stronger and fairer New Jersey. Gov. Murphy delivered on the issues that matter most to New Jerseyans — enshrining affordable health care protections into law, boosting the minimum wage to $15/hr, protecting the right to choose, and enacting sweeping climate reforms.

“The DGA was proud to support Gov. Murphy and his campaign, and we look forward to four more years of moving New Jersey forward.”


American Bridge 21st Century
November 3, 2021

American Bridge 21st Century Statement on the Phil Murphy’s Victory In New Jersey Governor’s Race

American Bridge 21st Century Statement on the Phil Murphy’s Victory In New Jersey Governor’s Race
Following Governor Phil Murphy’s victory in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election, American Bridge 21st Century President Jessica Floyd released the following statement:

“Congratulations to Governor Phil Murphy on winning the New Jersey governor’s race and securing four more years in office fighting for New Jersey families. For the past four years, Governor Murphy has been a champion for hardworking parents across the Garden State. Before and throughout the pandemic, Murphy increased funding for public schools, expanded paid family leave, and raised the minimum wage – restoring New Jersey’s crippled economy. In tandem with President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, American Bridge looks forward to the historic investments Governor Murphy will make to improve infrastructure, create jobs, and lower the costs of living for middle class families.”

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