NJ Gov Race - October 2, 2025

TOPIC 1: NJ GOVERNOR RACE HEATS UP AS AFFORDABILITY ISSUE FOR VOTERS IS MAIN ISSUE.

• Both Ciattarelli and Democratic candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill have made affordability a centerpiece, with Sherrill pushing new housing development while Ciattarelli argues the state should revitalize its cities rather than “bulldoze” the suburbs.
  • Here’s how our next governor says they’ll make NJ more affordable https://newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/01/new-jersey-governor-affordable/
• According to a recent Fox News poll, the NJ electorate is concerned about two main issues. 34% say taxes are the biggest problem facing the state and 20% cite the cost of living. Other issues like housing and energy costs are mentioned by 5% or fewer. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-democrat-sherrill-leads-new-jersey-governors-race
  • Sherrill is preferred by 16 points among those whose priority is the cost of living, while tax voters favor Ciattarelli by 5.

Intro Elements:

Call for: FS Fox Poll - Top issues for NJ voters

Fox News Poll - NEW JERSEY

Number One Problem Facing NJ

Taxes 34%

Inflation 20%

Economy 6%

Housing 5%

September 25-28, 2025

New Jersey Registered Voters ± 3% Pts.

Call for: FS Fox Poll - Sherrill preferred by those who prioritize cost of living, while tax voters favor Ciattarelli

Fox News Poll - NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR’S RACE

Biggest Problem Facing State Right Now

                    Costs      Taxes

                   Voters      Voters

Sherrill 54% 42%

Ciattarelli 38% 47%

September 25-28, 2025

NJ RV: Costs ± 7% Pts., Taxes ± 5% Pts.

Discussion Elements: FS FNVA - Trump vs Dems in NJ 2020 vs 2024

Discussion Elements: FS Previous NJ Gov Elections in 2021, 2017, 2013