Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli dismissed the possibility that President Donald Trump’s endorsement will weigh him down in the general election, insisting the state is “not deep blue” when electing a governor.

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- Jack Ciattarelli cast his ballot in Bridegewater and encouraged others to take part in early voting as well. "This is an opportunity to make a change and I remind them if you want change, you've got to make a change," Ciattarelli said.