Summary
A new poll shows that Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill is leading slightly in the New Jersey governor race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Sherrill's lead has decreased from previous months, with her current support at 47% and Ciattarelli at 44%. The gubernatorial election is to replace outgoing Democratic Governor Phil Murphy.
Key Facts
- Mikie Sherrill leads by 3 percentage points over Jack Ciattarelli in the poll.
- Sherrill's lead decreased from a 5-point lead in July.
- The poll was conducted with 601 registered and likely voters, with a margin of error of +/- 4 percentage points.
- New Jersey has not elected a Republican governor since 2013.
- President Trump gained a significant increase in vote share in New Jersey in the 2024 presidential election.
- Sherrill's campaign faced challenges due to the release of military records from her time at the U.S. Naval Academy.
- The poll was commissioned by Change NJ, a GOP PAC, and carried out by KAConsulting, led by Kellyanne Conway.
- A previous SurveyUSA poll showed Sherrill with a 13-point lead earlier in the campaign.
