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Sherrill Leads Ciattarelli Amid Trump Policy Backlash

10/18/2025

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Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) criticized Republican Jack Ciattarelli for aligning with Donald Trump over a halted rail project.
At a protest, Sherrill vowed to oppose Trump's policies, saying they raise costs for residents.
Sherrill received endorsements from Barack Obama and Cory Booker.
With 17 days until the election, polls show Sherrill ahead of Ciattarelli by five points.

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Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) criticized Republican Jack Ciattarelli for aligning with Donald Trump over a halted rail project.
At a protest, Sherrill vowed to oppose Trump's policies, saying they raise costs for residents.
Sherrill received endorsements from Barack Obama and Cory Booker.
With 17 days until the election, polls show Sherrill ahead of Ciattarelli by five points.