NJ voters go red ahead of Nov. 4 nailbiter governor’s race

October 17, 2025 | 4:35pm

Is the Garden State is moving to the right after decades of being a Democratic bastion? From the high cost of living — energy bills, insurance, and housing — to the migrant crisis, New Jersey voters are voicing their concerns about the status quo in the historically reliable blue state ahead of the gubernatorial election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. One voter, a social worker named Susan, called out resources going to illegal immigrants instead of her clients and legal citizens. “We’re not an ATM for every criminal and every person with their hand out in the world,” she told The Post. As Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is term-limited, the race is now neck-and-neck between Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. He previously lost the 2021 race to incumbent Gov. Murphy, 51.2% to 48%.