Sherrill hits Ciattarelli on opioid crisis in New Jersey, blaming the Republican for 'tens of thousands' of deaths Rep. Mikie Sherrill makes claims about Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli during a debate on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Credit: ABC7 New York) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The campaign of Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli announced that it will be filing a defamation lawsuit against Democratic opponent, Rep.