Republican Jack Ciattarelli has inched closer to Democratic opponent Representative Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, with a new poll showing a statistical dead heat ahead of the November election.

Newsweek has reached out to each campaign via email for comment on Friday.

Why It Matters

New Jersey's gubernatorial race is pivotal on a national level , as it's just one of two states that will elect a new governor this year. Virginia is the other state that will have a gubernatorial election . The Garden State has traditionally leaned Democrat, with incumbent Governor Phil Murphy on the verge of completing his second term.

Ciattarelli's upswing may signal a tougher road for Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms should he ultimately win. While presidents often im

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