President trump to headline friday night tele-rally for new jersey gop candidate jack ciattarelli

President Trump to Headline Friday Night Tele-Rally for New Jersey GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli

Trenton, N.J. – President Donald Trump will host an early voting eve tele-rally Friday night in support of New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli, as the state’s competitive gubernatorial race heads into its final stretch.

The virtual event is set for 7 p.m., with participants invited to join by calling (855) 962-1280.

It marks Trump’s latest attempt to mobilize Republican turnout in a state long dominated by Democrats.


Key Points

  • Donald Trump will hold a tele-rally for New Jersey GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli on Friday at 7 p.m.
  • The event comes on the eve of early voting in the state’s gubernatorial race.
  • The call-in number for supporters is (855) 962-1280.

Trump re-enters New Jersey politics

Trump’s tele-rally appearance signals renewed engagement in a race that has drawn national attention as Republicans look to make inroads in blue states. Ciattarelli, who previously ran against Gov. Phil Murphy, is positioning himself as a fiscal conservative focused on taxes, education, and public safety.

Now, Ciattarelli is running against Virginia native Mikie Sherrill and he is closing the gap in the polls daily.

Trump’s endorsement could help energize the party’s base ahead of early voting, with organizers hoping for a last-minute push among undecided and low-turnout voters.

GOP seeks momentum before early voting

The call, billed as an “early voting eve tele-rally,” is expected to feature remarks from both Trump and Ciattarelli. Campaign officials said the former president will urge Republicans to “get out and vote early,” echoing similar efforts he has made in other key states this fall.

While Trump remains a polarizing figure in New Jersey, his support among core Republican voters could provide Ciattarelli with a boost as he works to close the gap in the final days before polls open.

Democrats brace for late GOP surge

Democratic strategists have warned that Trump’s involvement could energize conservative voters in suburban and rural areas, particularly those frustrated with state tax policies and education mandates.

Ciattarelli has framed his campaign as a fight to “bring common sense back to Trenton,” while distancing himself from national political divisions. Still, the tele-rally underscores how Trump’s influence continues to shape state-level Republican campaigns heading into 2026.

Officials said the Friday event will last approximately one hour and is open to the public via phone.

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