Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey gubernatorial race on Tuesday, becoming the 57th governor of the state. She defeated US President Donald Trump-backed candidate Jack Ciattarelli, a former state representative and Republican, the Associated Press announced.

The 53-year-old congresswoman will be New Jersey's second female governor. Her victory gives Democrats control of the governor's office for a third consecutive term, the first time in six decades that either major party has achieved a three-peat.

In the post, Sherrill's husband, Jason Hedberg, was seen volunteering for her campaign, where he also spoke about their marriage.

They reside in Montclair, New Jersey , and have four children — two sons and two daughters.

After his military service, Jason Hedberg tr

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