Gov. Phil Murphy's campaign says it's impossible at this point for Jack Ciattarelli to win, but Republicans say the margin may get close enough for a recount.
Eleven precincts, some mail-in votes and an unannounced number of provisional ballots are still to come, as Gov. Phil Murphy opens a more than 62,000 edge.
Jack Ciattarelli said there are tens of thousands of votes still to count, as the latest unofficial tally shows him trailing by 44,000 votes, almost 1.8%.
Hours after The Associated Press projected Murphy had won re-election, the Democrat once again took to the stage in Asbury Park, this time more with more confidence.
The Associated Press on Wednesday called the New Jersey governor's race for Gov. Phil Murphy, saying he narrowly won a victory over former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.
Additional votes tallied overnight and Wednesday morning show Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli by nearly 7,200 votes, 0.3%.