The race for governor in New Jersey is neck-and-neck, as indicated by a recent poll from Emerson College.
Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic contender Mikie Sherrill find themselves tied at 34 percent support.
BREAKING
The New Jersey gubernatorial election is at a TIE!
Jack Ciattarelli: 43%
Mikie Sherrill: 43%I’m calling on everyone nationwide to channel your efforts into New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/1pFd2GYOzh
— ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) September 25, 2025
This polling data was analyzed by Spencer Kimball, the executive director of Emerson College Polling:
Our first general election survey for the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race depicts an intensely competitive environment. Among younger voters under age 40, Sherrill enjoys a significant advantage, leading 58% to 24%.
The dynamics shift among voters in their 40s, where Sherrill leads by a narrower margin of 47% to 40%. Contrastingly, Ciattarelli gains a full rebound among those over 50, where he leads Sherrill 52% to 36%.
A notable gender gap also surfaces: women support Sherrill by a ten-point margin at 46% to 36%, whereas men favor Ciattarelli by a 12-point margin, 51% to 39%. Interestingly, 15% of women remain undecided compared to just 6% of men.
As both President Trump and Governor Murphy face criticism from Jersey voters, Sherrill is keen on linking Ciattarelli to Trump on the national stage, while Ciattarelli points to Sherrill’s association with Murphy and the rising cost of living for state residents.
Conservative advocate Scott Presler is rallying the Republican grassroots to help propel Ciattarelli to victory.
I urge every conservative influencer across the nation to come to New Jersey.
Your expansive platforms can make a difference.
<pPlease leverage your reach to support Jack Ciattarelli for governor this November.
(Tag your preferred X account below — show them some love)
— ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) September 25, 2025
During their recent debate, Ciattarelli criticized Sherrill for her increasing wealth since entering politics, contrasting it with his own financial struggles as a candidate. His remarks raised eyebrows:
Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli is taking Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill to task during the NJ Gubernatorial debate:
“In her seven years in Congress, her net worth has tripled… While you were serving on the House Armed Services Committee, you were trading defense stocks.” pic.twitter.com/hMPwssPWTq
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) September 22, 2025
Ciattarelli previously faced off against incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy during the 2021 gubernatorial election, narrowly losing by just over three percent.
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