Sherrill Leads Ciattarelli by 5 Points in Tight New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

Newark, NJ – Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee for Governor of New Jersey, holds a 5-point lead over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, according to recent polls, as the election approaches. Sherrill's campaign emphasizes a platform aligned with the broader Democratic agenda, a stance that has drawn both support and criticism.

The contest is shaping up to be a closely watched race, with a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll indicating Sherrill at 50% and Ciattarelli at 45% among likely voters. This margin falls within the poll's error, highlighting the competitive nature of the election. President Donald Trump remains a significant factor for 52% of voters, influencing their gubernatorial choice.

Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman, has consistently voted with President Joe Biden's stated position, reflecting a 100% alignment in the 117th Congress, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis. Her legislative record includes support for various federal initiatives, which critics characterize as "wasteful infrastructure, climate, and social spending measures." The tweet from "Rothmus 🏴" explicitly states, "100% alignment with Biden’s agenda (73 key bills and resolutions), in support of wasteful infrastructure, climate, and social spending measures."

Her policy positions, as outlined by the tweet and confirmed by her voting record, include advocating for "higher spending, more gun control, more access to abortion on taxpayer dime, and yes to trans in women’s sports." These issues represent core tenets of the Democratic Party platform and are central to the debate in the gubernatorial campaign. Sherrill previously joined a group of Democrats with national security backgrounds in pushing for former President Trump's impeachment in 2019, a move that garnered significant attention.

The upcoming election is seen by some as a referendum on these progressive policies. The tweet concludes with a strong rejection of this agenda, stating, "This agenda was rejected last November, it must be rejected again this November. Mikie Sherrill can’t be NJ governor." Both candidates are actively campaigning, with polls indicating a divided electorate on key issues such as the economy, education, and healthcare.