New polling underscores potential Republican momentum in an open-seat contest to replace term-limited Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

The New Jersey gubernatorial election poll published Oct. 28 by Quantus Insights shows Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill leading Republican Jack Ciattarelli by 3 points (49-46%) among likely voters. it carries significant weight given the state’s notable shift to the right in the 2024 presidential election. Sherrill’s lead over Ciattarelli is within the margin of error, making the race far from over.

New Jersey has historically been a reliable Democratic stronghold. Former President Joe Biden

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