July Thu, 2025
New Jerseyans Are Dissatisfied With State’s Handling of Taxes, Affordability and Transit
New Jerseyans’ satisfaction with how the state government is handling a variety of issues spans a wide range, from extensive discontent on taxes and affordability to mixed ratings on crime, health care and education, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
July Wed, 2025
In Governor’s Race, Sherrill Holds Edge Over Ciattarelli With New Jersey Voters, but Gap Narrows on Economic Issues
As the fall campaign season officially kicks off, congresswoman and Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill takes the lead out of the gate and is seen as more trustworthy to handle a number of issues facing the state, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
June Fri, 2025
Nearly Half of New Jerseyans Say the State Is on the Wrong Track, Citing Taxes, Affordability and Cost of Living
New Jerseyans continue to give a somewhat split assessment on the direction of the Garden State, and pocketbook issues top the list of residents’ biggest concerns, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Forty-eight percent of residents say New Jersey is on the wrong track, compared with 39% who say it is headed in the right direction; 14% are unsure.
November Tue, 2023
What’s Most Important to New Jersey Voters on Election Day? Taxes and the Economy, of Course.
Despite mudslinging and legislative battles throughout the Garden State echoing national culture wars, New Jersey voters still care most about taxes and the economy and say they will be the biggest factors in casting their ballots on Election Day, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. What voters view as most important varies greatly, but a plurality – a combined 40 percent – volunteer something related to fiscal issues: 18 percent cite the economy, 16 percent say taxes, including property taxes, and six percent cite something about cost of living and affordability.