Two-thirds of N.J. residents polled "dissatisfied" with the economy as governor's race enters final month

"With one month to go until Election Day, New Jersey residents in a recent poll say taxation is their biggest issue, they're overall dissatisfied with the economy, and most believe the country is headed in the "wrong direction.""

"Roughly 67% of those surveyed were at least somewhat dissatisfied with the current state of the economy, the results show, with 44% stating they were "very dissatisfied" with economic conditions."

"Sherrill blamed Trump and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as well as tariffs, while Ciattarelli hit Democrats, who have held power in the Garden State for eight years, over what he called high taxes."

A Stockton University poll of 705 voting-age New Jersey residents finds the governor's race in a near tie with one month until Election Day. Taxation is the top issue and 67% are at least somewhat dissatisfied with the economy, including 44% who are very dissatisfied. Twenty percent say their family's financial situation is better than a year ago, 39% say worse, and 39% say about the same. In the first debate, Mikie Sherrill blamed Trump, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and tariffs for rising costs, while Jack Ciattarelli blamed long-standing Democratic control and high taxes. About 58% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.

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