New Jersey governor's race: Democrat Sherrill leads Republican Ciatterelli by six points in 2026 bellwether

A new poll shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill leading six points ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey governor's race. 

The November gubernatorial election is among those considered a bellwether for the 2026 midterm elections. Congressional Republicans currently cling onto a razor-thin majority nearly eight months into President Donald Trump's second term. 

With just three months until the general election, Sherrill has 48% support and Ciattarelli has 42% support, according to a StimSight Research Poll for InsiderNJ released Monday.

Just 32% of respondents said they were definite about voting for Sherrill and 31% said they were definite about Ciattarelli, suggesting there's room for movement on either side. 

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