Election Day 2025: Final polls for New Jersey governor
Election Day 2025: NJ governor race latest
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are in a neck-and-neck race for New Jersey's next governor. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details.
NEW JERSEY - It's Election Day in New Jersey, and polls show Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli in a neck-and-neck race for the state's next governor.
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The latest: Where were the candidates on Monday?
What they're saying:
Ciattarelli has touted his background as a business owner and close relationship with President Donald Trump, but told a crowd of supporters on Monday night that this isn't about Trump, it's about New Jersey.
NEPTUNE CITY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 03: Republican gubernatorial candidate for New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli, speaks during a campaign event on November 3, 2025 in Neptune City, New Jersey. Ciattarelli will face off against Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherril
"You get a flat tire on the way home tonight, it's President Trump's fault," Ciattarelli said. "There's nothing she won't blame on the president, but we're not falling for that. What we'll continue to do is talk about what it is that we're going to do when we win this race in 26 hours."
Meanwhile, Sherrill stood alongside Sen. Cory Booker and her running mate, Dr. Dale Caldwell, on Monday night, promising to fight for everyone.
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 03: New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Governor Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Election Eve Get Out The Vote Rally in Montclair, New Jersey, United States on November 3, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anad
"We're fighting for our kids," Sherrill said. "We're fighting for opportunity. We're fighting to make sure everyone, no matter who you are, where you're born, how much money you have, everybody has a shot."
What time do the polls open?
What's next:
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You can check your registration status online here.
To find your local poll site, click here.
When will we find out election results?
When will we find out election results in NYC, NJ?
Political analyst Zach Fink joined Good Day New York with his insight on the New York City mayor’s race and the New Jersey governor’s race.
Political analyst Zach Fink said Monday on Good Day New York that "I think we're going to know pretty soon how this shakes out for both cases."
Who's winning the NJ governor race? Latest polls
By the numbers:
- According to The New York Times, most independent polls show Sherrill somewhere between one and 10 percentage points ahead of Ciattarelli.
- A Research Co. poll has Sherrill at 48% and Ciattarelli at 46%.
- An AtlasIntel poll has Sherrill at 50% and Ciattarelli at 49%.
- A Suffolk University poll has Sherrill at 46% and Ciattarelli at 42%.
Betting odds
Some companies have begun taking what amounts to bets on the outcome of the NJ governor's election.
- Polymarket: The latest odds from Polymarket have Sherrill at an 84% chance of winning; Ciattarelli is at 17%.
- Kalshi: The latest odds from Kalshi have Sherrill at an 83% chance of winning; Ciattarelli is at 18%.
NJ election news today
- Obama jumping into New Jersey gubernatorial race at 11th hour is 'desperate,' voters say (Fox News)
- New Jersey’s race for governor puts Trump to the test (Politico)
Where are the candidates on Tuesday?
Mikie Sherrill
- 9:15 a.m. – Mikie Sherrill to vote in Montclair.
- Noon – Union County canvass launch in Plainfield.
- 1:00 p.m. – Morris County canvass launch in Chatham.
Jack Ciattarelli
- There is no public schedule for Jack Ciattarelli.
How to track election results
What you can do:
Bookmark FOX 5 NY's election results page to track results in real time when polls close on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Meet the candidates
Democrat Mikie Sherrill
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, is the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor, running against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Meet The Candidates for NJ Governor - Democratic Nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill
The NJ Now Meet The Candidates Series! A one-on-one with NJ Gubernatorial Democratic Nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill! Early voting is now underway in the Garden State and ends on Sunday, November 2nd. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th!
Currently representing New Jersey’s 11th District, she’s focused on making the state more affordable through tax incentives, housing support and investments in clean energy. Sherrill also advocates for codifying abortion rights, expanding child care and education access and increasing health care transparency.
She’s backed by Gov. Phil Murphy, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Andy Kim and several labor unions.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli
Jack Ciattarelli, a businessman and former state lawmaker, is the Republican nominee for New Jersey governor, making his third run for the office, this time against Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
Meet The Candidates for NJ Governor - Republican Nominee Jack Ciattarelli
The NJ Now Meet The Candidates Series! A one-on-one with NJ Gubernatorial Republican Nominee Jack Ciattarelli! Early voting is now underway in the Garden State and ends on Sunday, November 2nd. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th!
Aiming to make the state more affordable, he proposes capping property taxes, cutting state spending by 30% and lowering business taxes. Ciattarelli supports voter ID laws, stricter abortion limits after 20 weeks and repealing New Jersey’s "sanctuary city" policy, as well.
He’s backed by President Donald Trump, former Gov. Thomas Kean and multiple law enforcement organizations.