Former President Barack Obama will campaign for Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial nominee, on Friday alongside Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin.

The pair will headline a fundraiser in Red Bank, New Jersey, hosted by Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) and first lady Tammy Murphy. The New Jersey race is one of the most critical political races of 2025, alongside the Virginia gubernatorial race. Axios reported Obama’s attendance.