Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ), seen here campaigning in the final week of his campaign, has won the closer than expected New Jersey governor race, the Associated Press called Wednesday evening, besting Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli and marking the first time a Democratic governor has won reelection in the state in five decades.

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Phil Murphy Wins Reelection In Close New Jersey Governor Race