The gubernatorial primaries were vigorously contested; Assembly nominees were chosen in all 21 counties; and while President Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot, he was very much on the minds of candidates and voters.

Voters head to the polls on Tuesday for New Jersey’s primary elections, which will set up the state’s gubernatorial general election this year.

Republican Jack Ciattarelli will face Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill in November in a race that will be an early indicator of the country's political mood in Trump's second term.