Summary
A new poll from Emerson College shows a tight race in New Jersey between Democratic Representative Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli, both receiving 43 percent support. The results are significant because they could predict voter trends for upcoming U.S. elections.
Key Facts
- The poll shows both candidates getting 43 percent support from likely New Jersey voters.
- Three percent of voters said they would vote for someone else, and 11 percent are undecided.
- Sherrill leads among younger voters and women, while Ciattarelli is more popular with older voters and men.
- The poll surveyed 935 likely voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
- Sherrill has generally led in other polls, but this race is still seen as competitive.
- New Jersey's political landscape has narrowed in recent years, shifting closer margins in major elections.
- Ciattarelli was the GOP nominee in the 2021 gubernatorial race, losing by a small margin.
