NJ governor's race spending to shatter records - with $72M spent already - as Ciattarelli gains on Sherrill

"The price tag of the New Jersey gubernatorial race - now neck and neck and grabbing attention of the national parties - has topped $72 million and is on pace to shatter the Garden State's spending record with a month still left, a Post analysis found."

"Republican Jack Ciattarelli is gaining steam both financially and with voters, while panicked Democrats are funneling tens of millions of dollars through super PACs and other independent expenditures to pump up embattled Rep. Mikie Sherrill's campaign - in a desperate bid to prevent the traditionally blue state where Dems outnumber Republicans by nearly 1 million registered voters from flipping red."

"The race's full tab could exceed $250 million by Election Day on Nov. 4 when factoring in a state-record $145 million spent during this year's gubernatorial primaries by Sherrill, Ciattarelli and other candidates vying for the wide-open seat currently held by term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy, pundits say."

Spending in the New Jersey gubernatorial race has surpassed $72 million and is on pace to break the state's spending record with a month remaining. Combined primary and general expenditures could push the total beyond $250 million, including a state-record $145 million in the primaries. Republican Jack Ciattarelli has gained financial momentum and voter traction, qualifying as the first candidate for $12.5 million in public matching funds after raising $6.4 million for the general election. Democrats are directing tens of millions through super PACs and independent expenditures to bolster Rep. Mikie Sherrill and try to prevent a Republican flip.

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