Ciattarelli gets tear-jerking surprise visit from Army son deployed overseas on election-eve

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli received a tear-jerking visit from his “biggest support” on the eve of New Jersey’s election.

Americans all over the country are headed to the ballot boxes today, and on Monday night, Ciattarelli was rallying his supporters when he received a heartwarming surprise.

“You don’t know what I’m going to say right now, but your biggest supporter who serves his country just came over overnight to serve you,” said Passaic County Republican Chairman Peter Murphy just before the candidate’s son, Jake, entered the room.

The surprise of a lifetime!
Army Captain son Jake came home from eight months overseas to join us as we bring it home this Election Day. Im so proud of him and his service. Grateful to have all four of kids home and feeling great heading into Election Day! pic.twitter.com/g7iM7xGwEa

— Jack Ciattarelli (@Jack4NJ) November 3, 2025

Jack was visibly stunned by the sight of his boy, who had just returned home from Kuwait to boost his father’s morale heading into election day. Everyone gathered at Murph’s Tavern erupted into applause and cheers as the pair embraced.

“Now let me guess, you called the president yesterday. He sent Air Force One over to Kuwait and picked up Jack,” the candidate joked later. “And if I know the young man, he’ll probably be on a plane this afternoon back to Kuwait to defend our country.”

“What he probably forgot to do because he’s been so busy defending our nation, he probably forgot to get in his vote-by-mail ballot. He’s here to vote,” he added.

X users reacted to the video:

Thank you to Jake’s Army Commander for approving his leave request, so he could be there with his dad.

— Ida (@HeidiSnow381) November 3, 2025

From one Army parent to another, God Bless! Thank you for his service! Bring it home! IT’S TIME!

— D.Aldo (@Daldo67) November 3, 2025

My mother’s heart felt that hug.

So happy he’s there for you.

You WILL win tomorrow!!!

Let’s go!!

— TwoEaglesMom (@TwoEaglesMom2) November 3, 2025

God be with you and get your voters to the polls! God bless you and New Jersey!

— Blondie Thomas (@kylegthomas50) November 4, 2025

Thank you for your service, Jake! May God bless you and keep you safe!

— Miss Trial (@MissTrial310) November 3, 2025

Anytime a parent has a child come home from being deployed, It’s a beautiful thing. I truly hope he wins tonight, but if anything today I bet he feels like the biggest winner of all already.

— Courtney Feagin (@cabcabbage1) November 4, 2025

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