Summary
Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, is trailing Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill by eight points according to a new poll. New Jersey's gubernatorial race is closely watched as it may indicate national political trends. Issues in the race include recently leaked military records of Sherrill, possibly impacting voter decisions.
Key Facts
- Jack Ciattarelli is running for governor in New Jersey as the Republican candidate.
- Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, currently leads Ciattarelli in the polls by eight points.
- The poll surveyed 912 likely voters and has a margin of error of 3.3%.
- Independent voters are split, with 45% supporting Sherrill and 40% supporting Ciattarelli.
- Recent release of Sherrill’s military records has caused a privacy and ethics debate.
- The records showed details about her time at the U.S. Naval Academy.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for a criminal investigation into the records' release.
- President Donald Trump commented on the race, highlighting candidate positions on key issues.
