Republican concedes in New Jersey governor's race

Republican Jack Ciattarelli conceded a adjacent New Jersey governor's contention connected Friday.

The concession came much than a week aft Election Day.

During a property conference, Ciattarelli said helium called Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy to congratulate him connected his re-election victory.

Murphy bushed Ciattarelli by astir 75,000 votes oregon little than 3%.

"Of course, determination were those who thought I couldn't win," Ciattarelli said. "There were those who told maine I wouldn't win. Fact is, we astir did win. Why? Because each azygous clip misguided politicians instrumentality this authorities excessively acold disconnected track, the large radical of this authorities push, propulsion and prod it close backmost to wherever it belongs."

Despite the loss, Ciattarelli said helium plans to tally for politician again successful 4 years.

Republicans are hoping they tin flip the state. Joe Biden bushed erstwhile President Donald Trump by 15%.