Overview

Jack Ciattarelli is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 16th Legislative District from 2012 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, Ciattarelli became the Republican nominee for Governor of New Jersey in the 2021 election and later ran again for governor in the 2025 election.

Before entering public office, Ciattarelli built a career in business and accounting. He worked in financial consulting and co-founded a medical publishing company.

During his time in the New Jersey General Assembly, Ciattarelli focused on fiscal policy, tax reform, and government accountability. He later launched campaigns for governor in 2017 and again in 2021.

In the 2021 gubernatorial election, Ciattarelli ran against incumbent Governor Phil Murphy in one of the closest New Jersey gubernatorial races in decades. He later ran again for governor in the 2025 election, facing Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill.

Political Career

Candidate for Governor of New Jersey (2025)

Candidate for Governor of New Jersey (2021)

Candidate for Governor of New Jersey (2017)

Member, New Jersey General Assembly – 16th District (2012–2018)

Key Policy Areas

Tax reform and fiscal policy

Government accountability and transparency

Economic development and business policy

Property tax reform

Education policy

Notable Actions / Initiatives

Republican nominee for Governor of New Jersey in 2021

Legislative work on tax and fiscal policy during his Assembly tenure

Advocacy for property tax reform in New Jersey

Participation in statewide Republican policy initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science – Seton Hall University

Personal

Born: December 12, 1961

Residence: Somerset County, New Jersey