Democratic Representative Mikie Sherrill's lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli has narrowed in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, according to a new poll.

Newsweek reached out to the Sherrill and Ciattarelli campaigns for comment via email.

Why It Matters

New Jersey voters will head to the polls in November to cast their ballot in an off-year election that has key implications for both Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.

New Jersey, a longtime Democratic stronghold, shifted rightwards in the 2024 elections, so Sherrill will face questions about whether she can win back disaffected Democrats, such as young and Latino voters. Meanwhile, the race is also a test for Republicans to see if Ciattarelli can build off of Trump's coalition in New Jersey.

The poll prov

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