Summary
New Jersey is seeing a tight race for governor between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates have exchanged personal criticisms and received notable endorsements, with Sherrill leading slightly in most polls.
Key Facts
- New Jersey's gubernatorial election is drawing national attention due to its close race.
- Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill is a former Navy pilot and Congresswoman.
- Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli is supported by President Trump and is a former state Assembly member.
- Former President Barack Obama endorsed Mikie Sherrill in a video.
- While Sherrill leads in many polls, some show her only slightly ahead, and one showed a tie.
- New Jersey usually votes Democrat in national elections but has a history of electing governors from either party.
- Current New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, is leaving office due to term limits.
- The campaign between Sherrill and Ciattarelli has involved personal attacks and criticisms.
