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Majority of Voters Cite Taxes or Affordability as New Jersey’s Top Problems; Over Half Say State Is on the Wrong Track

Sherrill and Ciattarelli Are in Close Race for New Jersey Governor, With Half of Voters Saying Trump is a Major Factor

Just weeks ahead of the Nov. 4 election, congresswoman and Democratic nominee for governor Mikie Sherrill has a five-point lead over former state assemblyman and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli among likely voters in New Jersey, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Half of Voters Oppose the “MAGA” Movement In New Jersey

Amidst a second term for President Donald Trump and a deeply polarized political climate, half of New Jersey voters say they oppose the “Make America Great Again” movement to some degree, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Sherrill Leads by Nine Points Among Likely Voters in 2025 Race for New Jersey Governor

With less than three months until Election Day, congresswoman and Democratic nominee for governor Mikie Sherrill has a nine-point lead over former state assemblyman and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli among likely voters in New Jersey, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

New Jerseyans Are Still Negative on the State and (Especially) National Economy

New Jerseyans continue to give lackluster ratings to both the state and national economy, with a sizeable number who say they are financially falling behind and half or more are having difficulty with basic household costs, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

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.

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.

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.

New Jerseyans Largely Aren’t Aware of State’s History of Slavery, but Many Acknowledge Negative Consequences Black People Experience Because of Past

Many New Jerseyans aren’t aware of the state’s history of slavery, but notable numbers say the Black community has been negatively impacted by it and other racist and segregationist policies. The findings are from a study conducted in early December on race relations and perceptions regarding race-related issues conducted by the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, sponsored by The Fund for New Jersey.

New Jerseyans Say Racism Is a Serious Problem in the U.S. and Getting Worse

Most New Jerseyans perceive racism as a serious problem nationwide but do so to a lesser extent when it comes to the presence of racism in the Garden State, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Eight in 10 respondents said racism in the United States is a “very serious problem” (44%) or “somewhat serious problem” (35%), while more than half feel the same about racism in New Jersey (14% “very serious,” 40% “a somewhat serious”). Three in 10 said the same about their city or town (8% “very serious,” 22% “somewhat serious”). The findings are from a study conducted in early December 2024 on race relations and perceptions regarding race-related issues by the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in collaboration with the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, sponsored by The Fund for New Jersey.

Even in Diverse New Jersey, Residents Believe Discrimination Persists and Hurts Chances for Success – Especially for Black People

New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the nation, but this diversity doesn’t always translate into residents’ daily experiences. While a solid majority of New Jerseyans report frequent interaction with people of a different race or ethnicity, a notable number report far less contact. The findings are from a study conducted in early December on race relations and perceptions regarding race-related issues conducted by the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, sponsored by The Fund for New Jersey.

New Jerseyans Say Housing Is Increasingly Unaffordable, Citing Rising Costs and Stagnant Incomes

Half or more of New Jerseyans say their housing costs aren’t affordable (33% “not very,” 18% “not at all”) and that it is only getting more difficult to pay them (56%), according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll conducted last month in collaboration with the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.