Summary
Multiple polls show Mikie Sherrill slightly ahead in the New Jersey governor's race against Jack Ciattarelli. New Jersey voters will decide on November 4, 2025, who will succeed outgoing Governor Phil Murphy.
Key Facts
- Mikie Sherrill is running as the Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor.
- Her main rival is Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former Assemblyman.
- Polls show Sherrill leading by 1 to 12 percentage points.
- The election is important because it may signal voting trends ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- New Jersey has not elected a Republican governor in over ten years.
- The election will happen on November 4, 2025, but early voting is already underway.
- Both parties are closely watching this race because of its potential impact on future national strategies.
