New Jersey voters choose between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill in a tight race over economy and federal policy.

New Jersey voters are choosing their next governor in a tightly contested race between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, with national political trends, inflation, and Donald Trump’s influence playing key roles. Ciattarelli, a three-time candidate endorsed by Trump, seeks to end eight years of Democratic control, blaming the current administration for economic strain. Sherrill, who would be the state’s second female governor, frames the race as a defense against Trump’s policies, citing the federal freeze on the Hudson River rail tunnel project. The outcome may signal shifting voter sentiment in a traditionally blue state, as both parties focus on affordability, federal overreach, and economic concerns.