Jack Ciattarelli
Jack Ciattarelli | |
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Ciattarelli in 2021 | |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 16th district | |
| In office December 5, 2011 – January 9, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Peter J. Biondi |
| Succeeded by | Roy Freiman |
| Member of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – November 23, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Scherer |
| Succeeded by | Mark Caliguire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Giacchino Michael Ciattarelli December 12, 1961 Somerville, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Melinda Castro
(m. 1995; sep. 2023) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Seton Hall University (BS, MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Giacchino Michael "Jack" Ciattarelli (/tʃɪtəˈrɛli/ chi-tə-RELL-ee; born December 12, 1961) is an American politician and businessman. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2011 to 2018, representing the 16th legislative district.
Ciattarelli was the Republican nominee for New Jersey governor in the 2021 gubernatorial election, losing to Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy in a race that was much closer than expected. He is once again the Republican nominee in the 2025 election.