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Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey governor’s race. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Christine Todd Whitman, New Jersey’s first female governor and founding co-chair of the Forward Party, about Sherrill’s victory.

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Here's a full breakdown of the episode which was recorded on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025:

1:07 – Advice on using a mandate

2:15 – Reaction to Mikie Sherrill’s win

3:15 – The impact of Trump on Election Day

5:39 – Big swings in previously red counties

7:47 – Looking ahead to the midterm elections

8:34 – NJ voters who weren’t enthused with Sherrill but still voted for her

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