- Gubernatorial candidates from the Republican party in 2025 are incorporating tactics from former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) campaign strategies.
- Jack Ciattarelli, running in New Jersey, and Winsome Earle-Sears, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, are both prominently utilizing these tactics in their respective campaigns.
- The incorporation of Trump’s strategies indicates a continued influence of MAGA principles within the GOP, reflecting a possible shift or persistence of these ideologies in local elections.
- This strategic alignment comes as both candidates prepare for the upcoming gubernatorial elections scheduled for November 4, 2025.
- The adoption of such tactics suggests both candidates aim to attract Trump’s voter base by aligning with his successful campaign methodologies.
- Campaigning efforts are expected to focus on themes such as nationalism, economic revival, and a strong stance on immigration and social issues, hallmarks of Trump’s previous campaigns.
- Observing how these strategies will play out in New Jersey and Virginia will be crucial to understanding the future trajectory of the GOP at state and national levels.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/only-gop-gubernatorial-candidates-running-2025-elections-lean-trumps-maga-campaign-tactics)
