Jack Ciattarelli (R), conceding the New Jersey governor's race Tuesday, said he continues to believe in his "brand of leadership."

Jack Ciattarelli, an entrepreneur who founded a medical-publishing company, has campaigned on affordability, promising to cut property taxes in the state, which are among the highest in the nation. He also wants to revise the state budget process as well as bail-reform laws.

Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee for governor in New Jersey, is surprised at a campaign stop at Murph's Tavern in Totowa, N.J., by the appearance of his son, Jake, an Army captain who traveled home from his deployment in the Middle East.

NEWARK, New Jersey — Republican gubernatorial contender Jack Ciattarelli got a heart-warming surprise from his “biggest supporter” — his son, Army Capt. Jake, who returned home from Kuwait to give his dad a boost on election eve.

Ciattarelli was at his first of his last three rallies before the election at Murph's Tavern when the local GOP chairman arranged the reveal.

Duffy reports live from the Roxbury Diner in Morris County, New Jersey, where voters voice support for Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli amid frustration over high taxes and rising energy costs.

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill has a large, early lead in the New Jersey governor’s race, with about 30% of the expected vote tabulated so far. Sherrill leads Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican in his third bid for governor,