Bramnick, a moderate anti-Trump Republican, held his own event at the Borgata, where some of the state’s top GOP lawmakers swung by. Bramnick, told reporters he would support having GOP former Gov. Chris Christie — who left office deeply unpopular — campaign with him.

Democratic congresswoman Mikie Sherill is jumping into next year's race for New Jersey governor. The former federal prosecutor and U.S. navy helicopter pilot joins an already crowded field to replace Gov.