Ciattarelli, Sherrill Tied in New Jersey Poll

A new Emerson College/PIX11/The Hill poll of roughly 935 likely voters finds Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli tied at 43% each with about 11% undecided. The survey shows sharp demographic splits — Sherrill leads among voters under 40 and women while Ciattarelli leads with men and voters over 50 — and lists the economy, taxes and affordability as top voter concerns. Ciattarelli’s campaign has seized on the result, rolling out TV ads and winning a police-union endorsement, and former President Trump celebrated the tie on Truth Social. Other recent public polls had shown Sherrill ahead, and Gov. Phil Murphy’s weak approval rating has heightened Democratic concern. The campaign’s first debate was held at Rider University, and a second debate is scheduled for Oct. 8 in New Brunswick to be moderated and broadcast by ABC affiliates.