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TOTOWA, N.J. — It was a surprise family reunion on Monday for New Jersey Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli, on the eve of the state's crucial election for governor.

Speaking to supporters packed into a tavern in this northern New Jersey borough at his first campaign event of the day, Ciattarelli was interrupted by Peter Murphy, the owner of the bar, a longtime friend and supporter and the Passaic County GOP chairman, who introduced a special guest.

Ciattarelli appeared shocked when his son Jake, an Army captain deployed to Kuwait, then walked over to him.

The GOP nominee, who has narrowed the gap with Democratic rival Rep. Mikie Sherrill in a very competitive and combustible race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov.

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