{"id":2487386,"date":"2025-09-16T20:26:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-dems-boost-support-for-sherrill-despite-polling-lead\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T20:28:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:28:12","slug":"national-dems-boost-support-for-sherrill-despite-polling-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-dems-boost-support-for-sherrill-despite-polling-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"National Dems boost support for Sherrill despite polling lead"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The article reports that Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey congresswoman running for governor, currently holds a comfortable polling lead<\/a> over her Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli. Despite this lead, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is considerably increasing its financial support for her campaign, contributing $1.5 million-its largest off-election-year expenditure in New Jersey. This funding will also support down-ballot Democratic candidates and outreach efforts to minority communities where voter turnout decreased<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n

Jack Ciattarelli,who narrowly lost the 2021 governor race,remains a strong contender and has contributed to Republican gains in the state legislature,wich saw its best GOP performance in 30 years. The DNC criticizes CiattarelliS close ties to former President trump, arguing that his allegiance could be harmful to New Jersey residents. meanwhile,DNC Chairman Ken martin emphasizes the party’s investment of $3 million in statewide campaigns aimed at electing leaders who will oppose Trump and address issues like affordability,healthcare,and housing costs.<\/p>\n

The New Jersey Republican Party did not respond to requests for comment.

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