While polls show Mikie Sherrill with a strong lead for New Jersey Governor, experts warn the race could be influenced by Donald Trump.

A new poll showed Ciattarelli trailing Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill in the critical gubernatorial election.

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mikie Sherrill is trouncing her Republican foe Jack Ciattarelli by nearly 20 points, four months out from election night, a new poll found.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (July 2, 2025) – As the fall campaign season officially kicks off, congresswoman and Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill takes the lead out of the gate and is seen as more trustworthy to handle a number of issues facing the state, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

The race then turns into a dead heat — 46% for Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherill to 45% for Ciattarelli — after voters are informed of Sherrill’s positions on transgender issues.

President Donald Trump remains a looming presence in the race, with 52% of voters saying he plays a "major factor" in their vote.

It’s not the first time the union has lost a pricey gamble. In 2017, the union spent around $5 million to oust Sweeney — which at the time was considered the most expensive state legislative race in American history. The effort was unsuccessful and Sweeney won by 17 points against his Republican opponent.

A New Jersey appellate court ordered the redo of a February fire commissioner election in Toms River after a write-in vote mishap and a series of other

Labor unions are making their endorsements in the 2025 New Jersey governor race. Who do they like: Democrat Mikie Sherrill or GOP's Jack Ciattarelli?

Many municipalities require political signs to be removed shortly after an election. A common standard is 10 days after Election Day, though timelines may vary. Signs for candidates who win primaries are typically permitted until seven days after the general election.

Update: Brian Wittig is asking a judge to order his certification as a county committeeman, and is seeking an order restraining the Rockaway Township

State Sen. Michael Testa recently introduced a pair of bills in Trenton. The second would address the ownership of land connected to Salem County that belongs to Delaware.