Hudson County Sheriff Frank Shillari Endorses Jack Ciattarelli for Governor after switching parties

Hudson County Sheriff Frank Shillari switched parties from Democrat to Republican and endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli for governor. The Sheriff announced his endorsement on the heels of the announcement of Sheriff Jim Gannon being named as the Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor.

“After decades of service, I’ve come to understand that leadership isn’t about party lines, it’s about standing up for what’s right, even if it’s not popular,” said Sheriff Shillari, who in June lost his reelection bid in the Democratic Primary to Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, a longtime cop. “Today’s Democratic Party no longer reflects the principles that guided my public service. That’s why I’m supporting Jack Ciattarelli for Governor, and Sheriff Gannon who will make a great Lt….