New Jersey Governor Race Tightens With Sherrill, Ciattarelli Near Tie

The New Jersey gubernatorial race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is highly competitive, with recent polls showing the candidates in a statistical tie or Sherrill holding a narrow lead. Ciattarelli has gained momentum, closing a significant polling gap and benefiting from strong early GOP voter turnout and endorsements from some Democrats dissatisfied with Sherrill, who has faced criticism for her campaign performance. Despite Democrats' registration advantage, Ciattarelli is leveraging support from independents and disaffected voters, while Sherrill maintains backing from President Obama and other Democrats. Polls indicate that voters' reasons for support are mixed, with some Sherrill voters motivated by opposition to President Trump, and Ciattarelli voters driven by opposition to Democratic leadership and support for Trump. The race remains too close to call as Election Day approaches, reflecting a broader shift in New Jersey's political landscape.