Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced Friday that he's running for governor of New Jersey.

Gottheimer made the announcement official just one week after winning a fifth term in the House of Representatives.

Gottheimer earned his House seat years ago by ousting a conservative Republican.

"So today, I am launching my campaign for the governor to cut your taxes and make Jersey more affordable again,” he said.

Gottheimer joins a crowded field, including Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, former lawmaker Sean Sweeney, Jack Citarelli and John Bramnick.