"Never Trump Republican Jon Bramnick Announces 2025 NJ Governor Bid"

New Jersey state Sen. Jon Bramnick, a moderate Republican and stand-up comic, has announced his candidacy for governor, aiming to replace Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. Bramnick is running as an anti-Donald Trump Republican, seeking to represent traditional Republican values and appeal to voters in a state with a Democratic majority. His legislative accomplishments include laws on defibrillators in schools and grief education, as well as controversial policies like raising minimum insurance requirements for drivers. Bramnick's campaign kickoff features support from prominent Republicans, but notably absent is former Gov. Chris Christie.