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Trump policies loom large over New Jersey’s unpredictable governor’s race
Race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is drawing attention as preview of 2026 midterms
After last yearâs election, when Republicans made significant inroads in the state, New Jersey voters will cast ballots in an off-year, unpredictable gubernatorial race that voters and experts say feels different from any in recent memory.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a former navy pilot and federal prosecutor who represents New Jerseyâs 11th congressional District, is facing Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a businessman and former state lawmaker, who is making his third bid for governor, this time with Donald Trumpâs endorsement.
With early voting under way, the contest on Tuesday â one of only two gubernatorial races this year â is drawing national attention as a potential preview for whatâs to come in the 2026 midterms and an early gauge of Trumpâs standing with voters.
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Candidates for New Jersey governor making their final appeal to voters before Election Day
The race for governor of New Jersey is full steam ahead with just a few days to go until Election Day.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a final push to sway undecided voters.
Ciattarelli's bus tour was welcomed in Woodbridge with an eruption of cheers from supporters.
The Republican nominee is hitting the issues that he hopes will energize the base and, at the same time, attract independents.
"Hey, if you want change, you've got to make a change. There's a lot that's wrong in New Jersey. We've seen policy failure after policy failure," he said. "Look at the affordability crisis because of taxes and now your electricity bills, a public safety crisis because we've handcuffed our local police. We've got a public education crisis because we've watered down the public school curriculum."