Republican contender Jack Ciattarelli is closing in fast on the governor’s mansion, with a new poll showing him neck and neck with Democratic opponent Rep. Mikie Sherrill. The Co/efficient survey, released Monday, shows Ciattarelli trailing Sherrill by just one point — 48% to 47% — a gap well within the margin of error.
The numbers mark a dramatic shift in New Jersey politics, a state that has consistently voted Democrat in statewide races for decades. Ciattarelli’s strong showing signals a real opportunity for Republicans to flip the governorship for the first time in years. Just 5% of likely voters remain undecided heading into the November 4 election.
Breaking down the poll, Sherrill holds 48% support, Ciattarelli stands at 47%, Libertarian Vic Kaplan claims 1%, and Socialist Workers Party candidate Joanne Kuniansky polls at under 1%.
The data reveal key demographic strengths for Ciattarelli. He leads decisively among male voters (54%-38%) and maintains a solid advantage with New Jerseyans aged 55 and older. Among independents, a critical swing bloc, he holds a 48%-39% edge. Ciattarelli also commands 53% of support among both white and Asian voters.
Sherrill’s base remains strongest among liberal voters, who back her by 92%. Conservatives, meanwhile, are overwhelmingly unified behind Ciattarelli, with 87% expressing support.
Ciattarelli’s momentum recalls his 2021 campaign against then–Governor Phil Murphy, where he fell short by just three points despite running in one of the nation’s bluest states. That race helped establish his reputation as a Republican capable of competing statewide in New Jersey, which hasn’t gone red in a presidential election since 1988.
The Co/efficient poll surveyed 995 likely voters between October 23 and 27, with a margin of error of ±3.27 percentage points — setting the stage for one of New Jersey’s closest gubernatorial contests in decades.
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In a powerful display, the Bobover kehillah announced that the Bobover Rebbe himself personally voted in the ongoing New York City mayoral elections, an act that kehillah leaders described as “an extraordinary moment for Klal Yisroel in New York.”
The news, delivered through a community-wide phone message from askan Reb Yoel Rosenfeld, was intended to galvanize every eligible member to head to the polls.
“Mi Ro’eh Eilu Yotzem Velo Yotzeh? Who can see the Rebbe voting and not follow?” Reb Yoel proclaimed passionately, calling on all members of the kehillah to emulate the Rebbe’s example and fulfill their civic responsibility.
This moment comes on the heels of the Rebbe’s significant directive issued two months earlier, when he declared that registering to vote is not merely a recommendation but a full-fledged takana of the kehillah. He stressed that this obligation carries the same weight as any communal standard maintained within the mosdos. At that time, the Rebbe stressed that every individual over the age of 17 must be registered, pointing to the serious challenges confronting Torah life and the broader stability of Yidden in New York.
Building on the Rebbe’s guidance, the Bobover askanim officially announced their endorsements for the upcoming election: Andrew Cuomo for mayor and Simcha Felder for City Council in District 44.
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Police have officially approved Thursday’s massive demonstration against the draft decree, granting final permission for what organizers are calling “The Cry of Torah.”
The protest is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the entrance of Yerushalayim, where major roadways will be shut down as the Olam HaTorah rallies in defense of yeshiva bochurim who remain under arrest.
The large-scale gathering, described by organizers as “Maamad Harivevos — The Cry of Torah Against the Persecution of Lomdei Torah in Eretz HaKodesh,” is set to take place Thursday afternoon at the city’s main entrance.
The rally follows the continued detention of several yeshiva students, including Ariel Shamai of Yeshivas Ateres Shlomo, whose arrest has sparked widespread outrage throughout the chareidi community.
Approval for the rally came after another meeting between members of the organizing committee and the Yerushalayim District Police, where logistical plans and safety arrangements were finalized.
The police are preparing for road closures across key arteries leading into and through Yerushalayim — including the city’s entrance, Sarei Yisrael Street, Bar-Ilan Street, and the Maran Junction area. Traffic disruptions are expected throughout the day as hundreds of thousands of participants are anticipated to flood the area in peaceful protest.
As previously reported here, according to details obtained by Matzav.com, the event will not feature a central stage or sound trucks. Instead, leading rabbonim and gedolei Yisroel will station themselves at various locations throughout the area. One central balcony will serve as the focal point of the gathering, where Selichos will be recited by rabbonim representing the Litvishe, chassidic, and Sephardic communities, symbolizing unity across the Torah world in opposition to the draft decree.
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