Oct. 29 NJ governor election update: New poll shows tightening race between Ciattarelli, Sherrill
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NEW JERSEY - With Election Day in New Jersey just 6 days away, the governor's race between Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill is heating up.
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The latest: New poll shows close race
A new poll is showing a tightening race between Ciattarelli and Sherrill with under a week to go before Election Day. In the poll by co/efficient, Sherrill is at 48%, while Ciattarelli is at 47%. The survey shows 5% percent remain undecided.
When is Election Day in NJ?
What's next:
Election Day 2025 is Tuesday, Nov. 4 – 6 days away.
Timeline, key dates
- Through Sunday, Nov. 2: The early voting period. Hours will be Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 4: Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You can check your registration status online here.
To find your local poll site, click here.
Who's ahead? Latest NJ governor polls
By the numbers:
- According to The New York Times, most independent polls show Sherrill ahead of Ciattarelli.
- The latest Fox News poll has Sherrill with a five-point lead, as does the latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
- The latest Farleigh Dickinson poll has her with a seven-point lead.
- Another recent poll conducted by Farleigh Dickinson shows that N.J. voters who embrace "masculinity norms" are much more likely to vote for Ciattarelli. Those with less traditional views of gender are more likely to vote for Sherrill, reportedly.
Betting odds
Some companies have begun taking what amounts to bets on the outcome of the NYC mayoral election.
- Polymarket: The latest odds from Polymarket have Sherrill at an 86% chance of winning.
- Kalshi: The latest odds from Kalshi have Sherrill at an 85% chance of winning.
NJ election news today
- Virginia, New Jersey governor races could shift government shutdown calculus (Fox News)
- New Poll Shows Jack Ciattarelli, Mikie Sherrill Statistically Tied (Newsweek)
- Mail-in ballots boost Democrats as early voting hits 9.6% participation (New Jersey 101.5)
Where are the candidates on Wednesday?
Jack Ciattarelli
- 7 p.m. – Jack Ciattarelli holds a rally in Old Bridge.
BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 25: New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate, Jack Ciattarelli speaks to supporters at a bus tour event at Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States on October 25, 2025. Jack Ciat
Mikie Sherrill
- 5:30 p.m. – DNC Chair Ken Martin hosts "National Call to Action: Virtual GOTV Kickoff" organizing call with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger.
WESTVILLE, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 11: Democratic candidate for New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill speaks to a crowd alongside Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, in Westville New Jersey on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Sherrill is set to square off against
- 6 p.m. – Mikie Sherrill holds a rally with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in Trenton.
- 7:15 p.m. – Mikie Sherrill holds a meet and greet in Trenton.
How to track election results
What you can do:
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Meet the candidates
Rep. Mikie Sherrill - Democrat
One-on-one with NJ gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill
U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill talks with FOX 5 NY's Steve Lacey and Natasha Verma about her current campaign for New Jersey's governor's office.
The backstory:
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, is the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor.
Currently representing New Jersey’s 11th District, she’s focused on making the state more affordable through tax incentives, housing support and investments in clean energy. Sherrill also advocates for codifying abortion rights, expanding child care and education access and increasing health care transparency.
Jack Ciattarelli - Republican
Jack Ciattarelli pushes tax relief, energy reform in tight race with Mikie Sherrill
Republican Jack Ciattarelli joined for an interview just as a new poll shows him trailing Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill by only 8%, down from a 20-point gap in June. Ciattarelli dismissed university polling, saying they’ve been wrong before.
Jack Ciattarelli, a businessman and former state lawmaker, is the Republican nominee for New Jersey governor, making his third run for the office.
Aiming to make the state more affordable, he proposes capping property taxes, cutting state spending by 30% and lowering business taxes. Ciattarelli supports voter ID laws, stricter abortion limits after 20 weeks and repealing New Jersey’s "sanctuary city" policy, as well.