Former President Obama endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) in the New Jersey governor’s race in an ad on Friday as she vies against former GOP Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli to replace term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy (D) next month. “Hey New Jersey. This is Barack Obama. And I want to talk to you about my friend, Mikie Sherrill. Mikie is a mom who will drive down costs for New Jersey families. As a federal prosecutor, and former Navy helicopter pilot, she worked to keep our communities safe,” Obama says in the 30-second ad released by Sherrill’s campaign.

“Mikie’s integrity, grit, and commitment to service are what we need right now in our leaders,” he continued. “Mikie Sherrill is the right choice for your next governor. So go vote by Nov. 4.” Sherrill in a statement said she was “grateful” to

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