This Week in Politics: Mikie Sherrill rides an affordability message and a Jersey blue wave into office

WNYC News | Nov 8, 2025

Voters in New Jersey had their say on Tuesday. In a governor's race that some polls said was running neck and neck in the days leading up to Election Day, Democrat Mikie Sherrill won a resounding victory over Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. In addition, Democrats picked up seats in a state legislature where they already had control of both houses.

John Reitmeyer with New Jersey Spotlight News joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to discuss the results and the challenges facing governor-elect Sherrill.

 

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