TOMS RIVER, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli wrapped up his “Road to Change” early voting tour Saturday evening with a campaign stop at Battle River Brewery in downtown Toms River.
The event marked the final leg of a statewide push to energize voters ahead of Tuesday’s election.
Speaking to a packed crowd, Ciattarelli framed the moment as critical for New Jersey families struggling under what he called “failed Democratic policies.”
Key Points
- Jack Ciattarelli concluded his early voting bus tour in Toms River
- The GOP candidate called for change, citing affordability concerns in New Jersey
- Ciattarelli urged voters to turn out as polls open Tuesday at 6 a.m.
Ciattarelli rallies supporters in Ocean County stronghold
Standing before a cheering crowd at the popular downtown brewery, Ciattarelli thanked early voters and urged remaining supporters to show up on Election Day. “There’s no better place to end this tour than in a community that knows what’s at stake,” he said.
Toms River, a Republican stronghold in Ocean County, has long served as a key base of support for GOP candidates in statewide contests. Ciattarelli’s campaign bus tour included stops across several counties aimed at highlighting economic issues, affordability, and property taxes — recurring themes in his pitch to voters.
Campaign message focuses on affordability and change
In remarks shared on social media, Ciattarelli called on voters to “vote like your wallet, your family, and your future depend on it.” His campaign has consistently argued that New Jersey’s high cost of living and rising taxes require new leadership in Trenton.
With polls set to open at 6 a.m. on Election Day, Ciattarelli’s campaign is banking on high Republican turnout, particularly from shore communities like Toms River, to close the gap in what is expected to be a tight statewide race.