Democrats Bet Big on Mikie Sherrill to Thwart New Jersey’s Rightward Shift

She is set to face off against Republican former state Rep. Jack Ciattarelli in November’s gubernatorial election.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill speaks at a "Get Out the Vote" rally
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New Jersey Democrats have picked Rep. Mikie Sherrill as their candidate to prove that the state’s rightward shift in 2024 won’t be repeated.

Sherrill is set to face Republican former New Jersey state representative Jack Ciattarelli in the November governor’s race.

Democrats have been grappling with how to hang onto their gubernatorial power since November when Donald Trump performed better than most in the state expected.