Old Bridge, NJ – Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds joined New Jersey GOP contender Jack Ciattarelli on the campaign trail this week, energizing voters ahead of the state’s early voting period.
The duo, both endorsed by former President Donald Trump, stopped at the Old Bridge Diner in Middlesex County on their “Diner Tour.”
Trump has been publicly outspoken in his support for both candidates this year.
Ciattarelli urged Republicans to show up in force, citing low turnout in the 2021 election as a lesson for this year’s race.
Key Points
- Byron Donalds joined Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey on his campaign “Diner Tour.”
- Both GOP candidates have been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
- Ciattarelli emphasized early voting and higher Republican turnout in November.
Trump-backed allies rally grassroots energy
Donalds’ appearance marked a show of solidarity between Trump-aligned conservatives across state lines, aiming to boost enthusiasm among GOP voters in both states. Ciattarelli, who narrowly lost to Governor Phil Murphy in the last election, has focused his campaign on economic reform and public safety.
At the diner stop, the pair spoke about lowering taxes, creating safer communities, and restoring affordability for working families — messages mirroring Donalds’ platform in Florida. Their joint push showed an effort to unify the Republican base ahead of the November election.
Joining Donalds and Ciattarelli was Billy Prempeh, a former congressional candidate who released a bombshell video this week highlighting alleged ballot harvesting operations in North Jersey in 2024.
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Early voting drive begins
With early voting starting Saturday and running through November 2, Ciattarelli reminded supporters that “every vote matters and every voice counts.”