Ciattarelli’s focus on Murphy comes as he is trying to win over independent voters and disaffected Democrats in the traditionally blue state.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, four-term former Navy congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot, easily prevailed over five other Democrats for the party’s nomination for governor.

Jack Gavin of West Caldwell distributes American flags and miniature constitutions at Mikie Sherrill's election night headquarters as people await the results of the primary in the Westin Governor Mor...