Polls Indicate Tight Races in New Jersey, Connecticut

A recent Monmouth University Poll reveals a tight race in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, where incumbent Republican Tom Kean, Jr. holds an advantage on economic issues, immigration, and crime, while Democrat Sue Altman leads significantly on abortion policy. Despite Altman's strong position on abortion, only 26% of voters prioritize it as their main issue, compared to higher percentages for inflation and immigration. Overall, Kean has a slight edge in terms of favorable ratings, with 46% of voters leaning towards him compared to 44% for Altman. In Connecticut, Republican George Logan is challenging incumbent Democrat Jahana Hayes in a close rematch, trailing her by just 3 percentage points in a recent poll, highlighting the competitiveness of both races as candidates seek to galvanize undecided voters. Logan criticized Hayes for a comment during their debate, which he deemed racist, while Hayes apologized for what she called a poor choice of words. Both elections are expected to be closely contested as they progress towards the polls.