With just weeks to go, the New Jersey governor's race is tightening and garnering national attention as an early test of voter sentiment about President Trump's second term and the ability of Democrats to counter Republicans ahead of next year's midterm elections .

New Jersey's Latino electorate is emerging as a potentially decisive voting bloc in the battle between Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who is backed by Mr. Trump.

Most independent polls show Sherrill leading with likely voters ahead of the election on Nov. 4, though generally just by single digits.

Democrats are worried —national party sources tell CBS News that Sherrill "needs help," and allies have begun to rally more support for her in the closing weeks of the camp

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