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Power & Politics: The Race for NJ governor – new poll has Sherrill with 6-point lead over Ciattarelli

Pollster Patrick Murray and Brent Johnson, politics reporter at NJ Advance Media and NJ.com, join the show.

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Aug 9, 2025, 4:11 PM

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There is less than three months to go until Election Day. New Jersey is one of only two governor’s contests this year.

The results of a new poll by long-time pollster Patrick Murray, founder of StimSight Research, found that Rep. Mikie Sherrill has a 6-point lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli – 48 to 42 (9% undecided).

Murray discussed the results with Eric Landskroner.

But what could move the needle one way or the other these last few months? How much impact will running mates have on this race? Brent Johnson, politics reporter at NJ Advance Media and NJ.com breaks it down.

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