James Fazzone

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James Fazzone

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Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 10, 2025

Education

High school

Burlington High School

Bachelor's

Rowan University, 1977

Graduate

Rider University, 1980

Ph.D

Nova Southeastern University, 2000

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Administrator

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James Fazzone (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of New Jersey. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 10, 2025.

Fazzone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

James Fazzone was born in New York, New York. He earned a high school diploma from Burlington High School, a bachelor's degree from Rowan University in 1977, a graduate degree from Rider University in 1980, and a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University in 2000. His career experience includes working as an administrator and college professor.

2025 battleground election

See also: New Jersey gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2025 (June 10 Republican primary)

Ballotpedia identified the June 10 Republican primary as a battleground race. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.

Jack Ciattarelli (R) defeated Bill Spadea and four other candidates in the June 10, 2025, Republican primary for governor of New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) was term-limited, meaning, the office was open. The last Republican governor was Chris Christie, who left office in 2018.

Rider University's Micah Rasmussen said, "It has been a long time since it’s been up for grabs, and so, all of our top figures on the Republican side and the Democratic side are finding this an irresistible race to jump at."

Among Republicans, Ciattarelli, Spadea, and Jon Bramnick led in polling, endorsements, and fundraising.

This was Ciattarelli's third run for governor. He first ran in 2017, when he lost in the Republican primary to Kim Guadagno. He won the Republican primary in 2021 and lost 51–48% to Murphy in the general election. Ciattarelli previously served on the Raritan Borough Council and the Somerset County Board of Commissioners before representing the 16th District of the New Jersey General Assembly.

Ciattarelli's campaign website said, "When you compare the records of the announced and presumptive GOP gubernatorial candidates as individual vote-getters and party leaders, there is no comparison. By far, Jack Ciattarelli is superior." President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Ciattarelli on May 12, 2025, writing on Truth Social, "Jack Ciattarelli is a WINNER, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, ELECT JACK CIATTARELLI!"

Bramnick represented District 21 of the New Jersey General Assembly from 2003 to 2022, when he was elected to the state Senate. In the former role, he served as Assembly minority leader. Bramnick began his legal career as an attorney in New York City. He was a lawyer, a business law professor, and founded the law firm Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas & Woodruff.

Before the 2024 presidential election, Bramnick said, "If Donald Trump wins New Jersey, I will absolutely withdraw. Because if that’s what New Jersey wants, I ain’t your guy." His campaign website listed the economy, community safety, sustainable energy, preventing overdevelopment, education, healthcare, and government efficiency as key issues.

Spadea was a radio host, most recently of the Bill Spadea Show. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and hosted Chasing News with Bill Spadea. Spadea's first run for office was for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District in 2004. He also ran in a 2012 special election for a state Assembly seat.

Spadea's campaign website listed illegal immigration, the economy, and infrastructure as priorities. In a campaign ad, Spadea said, "I'm a real conservative, tough on immigration, and will cut taxes. As your governor, I will put you and New Jersey first."

Justin Barbera, Hans Herberg, and Mario Kranjac also ran. Ed Durr (R) dropped out of the race and endorsed Spadea in March 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: New Jersey gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2025

General election

General election for Governor of New Jersey

Mikie Sherrill, Jack Ciattarelli, Vic Kaplan, and Joanne Kuniansky are running in the general election for Governor of New Jersey on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Mikie Sherrill (D)
		Jack Ciattarelli (R)
		Vic Kaplan (L)
	Submit photo	Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Karen Zaletel (Independent)
• Lily Benavides (G)
• Stephen Zielinski (G)
• Gerardo Cedrone (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of New Jersey

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of New Jersey on June 10, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mikie Sherrill	34.0	286,244
		Ras Baraka	20.7	173,951
		Steve Fulop	16.0	134,573
		Josh Gottheimer	11.6	97,384
		Sean Spiller	10.6	89,472
		Stephen Sweeney	7.1	59,811

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 841,435
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of New Jersey

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of New Jersey on June 10, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jack Ciattarelli	67.8	316,283
		Bill Spadea	21.7	101,408
		Jon Bramnick	6.2	29,130
		Mario Kranjac	2.7	12,782
		Justin Barbera	1.4	6,743
		Hans Herberg (Write-in)	0.0	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 466,346
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• James Fazzone (R)
• Roger Bacon (R)
• Monica Brinson (R)
• Robert Canfield (R)
• Edward R. Durr (R)

Polls

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The link below shows polls for this race aggregated by RealClearPolitics, where available.

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Gubernatorial election in New Jersey, 2025: Republican primary election polls
Poll	Date	Bacon	Barbera	Bramnick	Canfield	Ciattarrelli	Durr	Fazzone	Herberg	Kranjac	Spadea	Undecided/Other	Margin of error	Sample size	Sponsor
Emerson College	May 11-13, 2025	-	2%	8%	-	44%	-	-	-	2%	18%	25%	± 5.4	330 LV	PIX11/The Hill
National Research Inc.	May 6-8, 2025	-	-	10%	-	54%	-	-	-	2%	23%	11%	± 4	600 LV	Jack Ciattarelli campaign
National Research Inc.	April 8-10, 2025	-	-	9%	-	50%	-	-	-	3%	22%	14%	± 4	600 LV	Jack Ciattarelli campaign
KA Consulting	Feb. 5-7, 2025	-	-	4%	-	42%	2%	-	-	2%	13%	35%	± 4	600 LV	Kitchen Table Conservatives
Emerson College	Jan. 18-21, 2025	3%	-	4%	2%	26%	2%	2%	3%	-	13%	47%	± 5.3	334 LV	PIX11/The Hill
KA Consulting	June 12-14, 2024	-	-	3%	-	44%	2%	-	-	-	11%	38%	± 4	606 LV	Kitchen Table Conservatives

Election campaign finance

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2023

See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2023

General election

General election for New Jersey State Senate District 7

Incumbent Troy Singleton defeated James Fazzone in the general election for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Troy Singleton (D)	67.7	33,711
	Submit photo	James Fazzone (R)	32.3	16,060

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7

Incumbent Troy Singleton advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on June 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Troy Singleton	100.0	12,744

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7

James Fazzone advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 7 on June 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	James Fazzone	100.0	4,227

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,227
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jim Fazzone is a Republican Candidate for Governor in New Jersey. Jim earned two of his three college degrees in New Jersey. Jim is a retired public school teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent of schools, all in New Jersey. Jim is the former 2 term Mayor of the City of Burlington, New Jersey. Jim and his late wife Susan, raised three children, Will, Andrew, and Meredith in Burlington.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• In support of families.
• In support of workers.
• In support of tax payers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Making New Jersey affordable for families, workers, and tax payers in New Jersey.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I believe Ulysses S. Grant is someone to look up to as he fought for the people.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

“Bio of a Space Tyrant” series of books by Piers Anthony.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, and responsibility to the residents of New Jersey.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have been that I am good at respecting the people and maintaining harmony within the populace.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Communication, transparency, and compassion as the basis for supporting New Jersey residents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Honesty, integrity, and a willingness to help people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Assassination of President, John F. Kennedy. I was 7 years old, in second grade.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Picking peaches and packing corn on a farm.

What is your favorite book? Why?

“On a Pale Horse” by Piers Anthony, because it deals with the complexities of good and evil, and right and wrong.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Spider-Man

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

This Old Heart of Mine by the Isley Brothers

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Irrational people I positions of power.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

A governor has the ultimate responsibility in areas including, but not limited to public safety, infrastructure, redevelopment, recreation, facilities, commerce, human resources, and public affairs.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Safety, security, and welfare of the residents.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

Gubernatorial oversight is paramount in the state budget process.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

When it is in the best interest of the people.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Open two way communication and cooperation for the best interests of the people.

What do you love most about your state?

New Jersey provides residents with beautiful mountains and beaches, opportunities for education and employment, and the availability of the best health care and hospitals in the world.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Making sure all citizens have the quality of life opportunities met for families and workers, while keeping taxes low.

Tell us your favorite joke.

A horse walks into a bar and the bartender says, hey, why the long face.

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

During any important and urgent situation which is threatening you our residents.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

My family.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Citizens should be able to view state budget information as soon as it becomes available to the elected officials.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

Bad

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2023

James Fazzone did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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James Fazzone campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2023	New Jersey State Senate District 7	Lost general	$5,312	$0
Grand total			$5,312	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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