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American Focus > Blog > World News > Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli face off in final NJ governor debate as polls tighten dramatically
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Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli face off in final NJ governor debate as polls tighten dramatically

Last updated: October 8, 2025 12:13 pm
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The candidates in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election will hold their last debate on Wednesday, coinciding with reports that Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill seems to have lost substantial momentum to Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

Recent polls indicate a rapidly tightening race in the once solidly Democratic state, raising concerns among national Democrats.

The debate is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, offering the candidates their most significant opportunity to address voters before Election Day.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli last confronted each other during a debate on September 21 AP

Much like their previous debate in September, Wednesday’s encounter is expected to be intense and confrontational, with both candidates aiming for a standout moment that could significantly influence the close race.

Key topics this election cycle, including New Jersey’s skyrocketing utility bills, rising living expenses, Sherrill’s connection to the Naval Academy cheating scandal, taxation, and Ciattarelli’s association with President Trump, are likely to take center stage.

A few days following the initial debate on September 21, the New Jersey Globe revealed the surprising news that Sherrill did not participate in her Naval Academy graduation due to her involvement in a cheating scandal in the early 1990s.

She argued that the withholding was a result of her refusal to inform on her peers.

In response to controversies about the cheating scandal, Sherrill and her supporters have begun to strike back, referencing a CBS News report that revealed the National Archives mistakenly provided a close acquaintance of Ciattarelli a barely redacted version of her military records, containing sensitive details like her Social Security number.

Jack Ciattarelli is confident he is gaining momentum ahead of the debate. Jack Ciattarelli /Facebook

As accusations circulate regarding Sherrill’s military background, several polls have indicated that the race, where Sherrill once held a significant lead, is now much more competitive.

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According to the most recent RealClearPolitics polling aggregate, Sherrill maintains a slight edge of 3.3 percentage points over Ciattarelli.

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About a month ago, she led by 8.3 points.

To provide context, the RCP aggregate had previously underestimated Ciattarelli’s backing by approximately five points in the 2021 gubernatorial race, where he lost to then-incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy (D) by a mere 3 points. Furthermore, there are signals indicating that Republican voters are returning their mail-in ballots at higher rates than recent elections.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill previously viewed as the frontrunner in New Jersey’s governor race. Mikie Sherrill/Instagram

During the last debate, both candidates exchanged barbs regarding their financial matters, with Ciattarelli criticizing Sherrill for having significantly increased her net worth since taking office.

However, typical issues are anticipated to be the core focus of this debate, which is expected to last approximately an hour, about 30 minutes less than their previous encounter.

A significant point of contention has been the rising cost of electricity in New Jersey.

Ciattarelli has predominantly blamed outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy’s (D) policies, particularly concerning offshore wind, for the spike in electric bills, while Sherrill attributes part of the rise to President Trump’s reversal of previous Democratic environmental policies.

Both candidates have pledged to enhance local energy production, with Ciattarelli targeting natural gas and nuclear options, while Sherrill emphasizes green energy initiatives.

On a broader scale, Sherrill has sought to associate Ciattarelli with Trump, who tends to be unpopular in New Jersey. On the flip side, Ciattarelli has worked to link Sherrill to Murphy, whose approval ratings are even lower than Trump’s in some surveys.

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The influence of national politics has significantly marked this gubernatorial battle. Given the timing between presidential and midterm elections, many analysts are viewing it as a litmus test for the public’s sentiments.

The upcoming debate between Sherrill and Ciattarelli will unfold against the backdrop of a partial government shutdown that has persisted for over a week.

Polls indicate that Ciattarelli is making gains in the governor’s race. AP

Publicly, the candidates have largely aligned with their party’s talking points, with Ciattarelli criticizing Sherrill for her vote against a spending measure intended to prevent the partial shutdown. Sherrill has countered by condemning Republicans for healthcare spending cuts that her party cited for rejecting that funding bill.

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The debate on Wednesday will conclude at 8 p.m. and will be moderated by Tamala Edwards of ABC6 Philadelphia and Bill Ritter of ABC7 New York.

It can be viewed on ABC7 in New York, ABC6 in Philadelphia, and Univision channel 41.

Viewers can also stream it online.

As per state regulations, the candidates are mandated to participate in two debates.

Election Day is slated for Nov. 4.

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