U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill decisively won a wild and very crowded primary Tuesday for the Democratic nomination to become New Jersey’s next governor, capitalizing on support from a vast array of party leaders and staving off fierce threats from challengers in a new-look election.

The stage is set for November when New Jersey voters will select the Garden State's next governor. Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill both secured their party's nomination in Tuesday night's primary elections.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill secured the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor Tuesday and will next face Republican Jack Ciattarelli.