Summary
The New Jersey governor's race is very close between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop suggested that Ciattarelli could win, sharing a poll that shows a tight race. There are allegations about improper use of campaign funds by Sherrill.
Key Facts
- Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop shared a poll showing a narrow gap between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill.
- The poll by AtlasIntel shows Ciattarelli at 49.3% and Sherrill at 50.2%.
- Other polls show Sherrill leading by a small margin; a Suffolk University poll gives her a 4-point lead.
- Sherrill allegedly used campaign funds improperly, according to Fulop’s complaint to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.
- The New Jersey governor race is expected to be the most expensive in state history, possibly exceeding $200 million.
- Sherrill leads Ciattarelli among female voters, while Ciattarelli leads among male voters according to a Quinnipiac University poll.
- Former President Barack Obama supports Sherrill, and President Donald Trump supports Ciattarelli.
