SADDLE BROOK, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli drew an overflow crowd Wednesday night at a campaign rally alongside former presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy, as supporters packed the venue and spilled into the parking lot.
The event, held in Bergen County, was one of Ciattarelli’s largest campaign stops to date, with attendees lining up around the block to hear the GOP hopeful’s message of change for New Jersey.
“Bergen County brought the fire tonight,” Ciattarelli posted on social media, praising the turnout and momentum ahead of the state’s early voting period.
Ramaswamy, who joined Ciattarelli on stage, echoed the enthusiasm, writing that the energy was “off the charts” and urging voters to help carry the candidate “across the finish line.”
The rally comes as Ciattarelli intensifies his push in North Jersey counties considered key to any statewide victory.
Campaign momentum builds ahead of early voting
Ciattarelli’s campaign has focused on fiscal reform, education, and reducing the state’s high cost of living — central themes in his bid to unseat the incumbent. Supporters at the Saddle Brook event cheered as both speakers called for new leadership and grassroots engagement.
Ramaswamy lends national spotlight
Ramaswamy’s appearance gave the campaign a national boost, drawing conservative voters energized by his presence on the 2025 campaign trail. The pair said direct outreach and local engagement as cornerstones of their message and the path to victory against Democrat Virginia native Mikie Sherrill.
Early in-person voting begins October 25 and runs through November 2, with Election Day set for November 4. Ciattarelli urged residents to “make a plan to vote and have your voice heard.”
For Republicans in New Jersey, Wednesday’s crowd signaled growing confidence that the race may tighten as election season hits full stride.
