Insider NJ 100 Policymakers Power List 2025

Naturally, the unfolding gubernatorial election significantly influenced the shaping of this year’s InsiderNJ Policymakers List. We frequently hear about people’s popularity in an election year, and their emotional responses to candidates. This year is no different. But there are also critical issues at stake.

Where the candidates come down on policy will go a long way in determining who wins and who loses the 2025 gubernatorial election. An MBA-CPA, Republican Jack Ciattarelli will make the case to voters that New Jersey should sharply depart from the progressive era of Governor Phil Murphy. A former prosecutor, Democrat Mikie Sherrill will make a constitutional argument for the preservation of due process, free speech, and the freedom to peaceably assemble. Ciattarelli will…