New Jersey Governor Race: Ciattarelli vs. Sherrill - Election Eve Update

Final Campaign Pitches

• 🗳️ On election day eve, both Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli made their final campaign stops across New Jersey.
• 🗣️ Sherrill focused on her vision for the future, speaking directly to supporters in Union City.
• 🏛️ Ciattarelli rallied in Raritan, emphasizing his executive order to prevent New Jersey from becoming a sanctuary state.

Candidate Backgrounds and Messages

• 👨‍💼 Ciattarelli, a businessman and former state assemblyman, highlighted his plan to reduce the size and cost of state government to enable tax cuts.
• 👩‍✈️ Sherrill, a Congresswoman and former Navy pilot, centered her campaign on affordability, proposing a state of emergency to freeze rate hikes and lower costs for families.

Key Endorsements

• 🇺🇸 President Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli, rallying supporters on Monday night.
• 🤝 Former President Barack Obama rallied with Mikie Sherrill on Saturday, urging voters to support her.

Voter Sentiments

• 👩‍⚖️ Some voters expressed support for Sherrill, citing her stance on women's and immigrants' rights and a desire to avoid moving backward from current policies.
• 🗣️ Others voiced a desire for change, stating "8 years of Murphy's enough" and that Ciattarelli has their vote.

Election Day Details

• 📊 Polls indicate an extremely tight race, with some showing Sherrill with a narrow lead and a recent poll showing a virtual tie.
• ⏰ In New Jersey, polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. on election day.
• 📝 Voters are reminded that ballots are two-sided and include proposals.