While polls show Mikie Sherrill with a strong lead for New Jersey Governor, experts warn the race could be influenced by Donald Trump.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (July 2, 2025) – As the fall campaign season officially kicks off, congresswoman and Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill takes the lead out of the gate and is seen as more trustworthy to handle a number of issues facing the state, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Sherrill, a congresswoman, and Ciattarelli, the 2021 GOP gubernatorial candidate, both faced multiple opponents before winning their respective primaries June 10.   One of the recent polls was carried out with 785 adults from May 28-30 by Survey USA.

A New Jersey appellate court ordered the redo of a February fire commissioner election in Toms River after a write-in vote mishap and a series of other

Many municipalities require political signs to be removed shortly after an election. A common standard is 10 days after Election Day, though timelines may vary. Signs for candidates who win primaries are typically permitted until seven days after the general election.