Sherrill Holds Slim Lead Over Ciattarelli in New Jersey Governor Race

Multiple recent polls indicate a tight race for New Jersey governor between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Emerson College Polling finds Sherrill narrowly leading 49-48% with undecided voters leaning toward her, while Suffolk University reports a 46-42% lead for Sherrill within the margin of error. Quinnipiac polling shows Sherrill ahead 51-43%, with taxes, ethics, and health care as top voter concerns. Polls also reveal gender divides, with men favoring Ciattarelli and women favoring Sherrill, and both candidates having split favorability ratings. The race has drawn national attention due to record-breaking spending and its potential as a bellwether for the 2026 midterms. Sherrill seeks to succeed term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy, with the election outcome reflecting broader political volatility amid economic anxieties and the influence of figures like President Donald Trump.