Whitman, who broke ground as a Republican, running the state from 1994 to 2001, now co-chairs the Forward Party, a new national political party.

Mikie Sherrill, a four-term Democratic congresswoman, and former Republican state Rep. Jack Ciattarelli have won their parties’ nominations for New Jersey governor, according to projections from CNN’s Decision Desk.

Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican primary for governor Tuesday, CBS News projects. Ciattarelli, who President Trump endorsed in May, emerged from a crowded field that included former Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac, longtime radio host Bill Spadea, contractor Justin Barbera and state Sen. Jon Bramnick.