A new Emerson College Poll of New Jersey voters finds 43% of voters support Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciatarelli (R), with 11% of voters undecided.
Decision Desk HQ: New Jersey’s 2025 race for governor could be close.


A new Emerson College Poll of New Jersey voters finds 43% of voters support Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciatarelli (R), with 11% of voters undecided.
Decision Desk HQ: New Jersey’s 2025 race for governor could be close.
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