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Ciattrelli, who unsuccessfully ran for governor on the Republican ticket in 2021 and said he is running again in 2025, announced in a public statement that the couple separated earlier this year. They have been married since 1995.
"I am very proud of the job we did raising our four adult children who are all very successful and whom we both love very much," Ciattrelli said.
"While there are those who will seek to exploit this news for their own political gain - some going so far as to spread the ugliest of rumors, all of which are untrue - that says more about them than anyone else. I will continue to treat this for what it is, a personal and private family matter."
The news comes amid speculation running wild on social media, especially after Melinda was spotted at an event for Bill Spadea, a possible candidate for governor on the Republican ticket.
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