Overview

• A Rutgers–Eagleton poll shows Sherrill at 44% and Ciattarelli at 35% with 17% undecided, based on a survey of 1,650 likely voters conducted July 31 to Aug. 11 with a ±3.7-point margin of error.
• The findings reflect a sharp shift from early July, when Eagleton measured a 51% to 31% advantage for Sherrill.
• Other recent surveys also find a single-digit race, including Fairleigh Dickinson at 45% to 37% and Cygnal at 50% to 43%.
• Ciattarelli is bolstered by President Donald Trump’s endorsement and shows strength among voters with some college or less, according to the poll’s breakdown reported by the Daily Caller.
• Sherrill is emphasizing youth turnout, telling a Surf City gathering hosted by the Hudson County Young Democrats that young voters could decide the outcome, and Cook Political Report rates the contest Lean Democrat.