NJ governor's race: Rising energy costs emerge as growing concern in 2025 election

NJ governor race: Where Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli stand

Here's what we know about New Jersey governor race candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli one week before Election Day.

The Brief

Energy costs are becoming an increasingly discussed issue ahead of New Jersey’s November election.

Candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are pitching different plans to keep bills affordable.

Voters remain divided on how to balance lower costs with the state’s clean-energy goals.

Rising electric and energy costs are emerging as a key talking point in New Jersey’s upcoming governor’s race . The debate over affordability and clean-energy investment is shaping how candidates frame their economic and environmental policies heading into November.

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