Summary
President Donald Trump expressed support for Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey governor's race against Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill. Trump criticized Sherrill's energy policies and promoted Ciattarelli's potential to lower energy costs. The governor's race is considered important for understanding political trends ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- President Trump supported Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey governor's race.
- Trump criticized Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill's energy policies.
- The New Jersey governor's race is one of only two gubernatorial elections in the U.S. in 2025.
- The race is seen as a predictor of political trends for future midterm elections.
- Trump used Truth Social to voice his opinions on the candidates.
- A Quinnipiac University poll showed Sherrill leading Ciattarelli by 6 percentage points.
- Betting site Polymarket gave Ciattarelli a 17% chance of winning compared to Sherrill's 84%.
