Early in-person Republican voters in deep blue New Jersey are slightly outpacing their Democratic neighbors, according to recent data. Over the weekend, 247,003 residents cast their votes, with Republicans leading with 144,105 votes compared to Democrats' 139,524 votes as of Tuesday.
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli expressed enthusiasm over the Republican turnout, attributing it to increased early voting participation and effective outreach by local Republican organizations.