Summary
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are very close in the New Jersey governor's race according to recent polls. Polls indicate a statistical tie, with both candidates having similar support as the election date approaches. This election is one of only two governor races this year and could show trends for future elections.
Key Facts
- Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill are competing for governor in New Jersey.
- A recent poll by Save Jersey showed Sherrill at 47% and Ciattarelli at 45%, with a margin of error of 2.8%.
- Another poll by Emerson College found both candidates at 43% support.
- The New Jersey governor's race is closely watched as one of only two such elections this year.
- Sherrill's military records have raised privacy and ethics concerns, which might affect the race.
- Ciattarelli has attacked Sherrill over her past at the U.S. Naval Academy.
- Both candidates have similar unfavorable ratings, around 48%.
- This election could impact future political strategies on a national level.
