Summary
In the New Jersey gubernatorial race, U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill leads Jack Ciattarelli by a small margin, according to an Emerson College poll. The election is seen as a test of President Donald Trump's influence in the state, where Republican support has been growing. The poll shows gender differences in support and highlights current Governor Phil Murphy's declining approval ratings.
Key Facts
- Emerson College poll shows Mikie Sherrill leading Jack Ciattarelli by 1 point in the New Jersey governor race.
- The election is viewed as a measure of President Trump's influence and Republican support in the state.
- New Jersey hasn't elected a Republican governor since 2013 or voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.
- Trump gained about 10 points more in New Jersey in the 2024 election compared to 2020.
- The poll shows men favor Ciattarelli, while women favor Sherrill.
- Current Governor Phil Murphy's approval rating has decreased significantly since the pandemic.
- Among those who approve of Murphy, 97% plan to vote for Sherrill; 91% of those who disapprove plan to vote for Ciattarelli.
- Quinnipiac poll shows a larger gap with 51% supporting Sherrill and 43% supporting Ciattarelli.
