Ciattarelli stated last week that conceding the election or declaring victory was premature. He also advised people not to trust unsubstantiated theories, claiming that the outcome would be fair regardless of the outcome.

Murphy's victory was a bright spot for Democrats across the country, despite the fact that the party lost the Virginia governor's race despite President Joe Biden winning the state by double digits in the election against Donald Trump last year.

Despite Murphy's triumph, Republicans won an unexpected and significant legislative victory, beating Senate President Steve Sweeney and shocking state officials.