A coalition of Orthodox Jewish community councils in Ocean County, New Jersey, has publicly endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli ahead of the November 2025 election.
Leaders from councils in Lakewood, Jackson, Toms River, Howell and Manchester coordinated the endorsement through the Vaad of Lakewood, emphasizing unity and high voter turnout across these communities. The letter to residents urged every eligible voter in their towns to cast ballots and mentioned Ciattarelli’s track record on issues such as education funding, infrastructure and religious‑community priorities.
The move marks a significant moment in New Jersey politics: this is reported to be the first time Orthodox Jewish councils in multiple towns within this county have aligned behind one gubernatorial candidate in a unified endorsement.
From a broader perspective, the endorsement underscores the growing influence of organized religious‑community blocs in local and state elections. It also reflects the high level of engagement within certain communities that view turnout and voter mobilization as critical.
