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New Jerseyans Say New York Drivers Are the Worst – But Rank Themselves Not Far Behind

New Jerseyans eyeroll the driving abilities of New Yorkers, but consider themselves pretty bad too, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Most Voters Give Negative Ratings to National and New Jersey Economies, Noting They Have Difficulty Affording Basic Necessities

New Jersey voters give subpar ratings to both the state and national economies and a growing share say they have difficulty affording basic necessities, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Nearly Unanimous, Voters Say Cost of Living, Taxes and Economy Are ‘Very Important’ to Their Vote

Voters are nearly unanimous in their concern over how important kitchen table issues are to their vote this election – including voters ages 50 and older, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in collaboration with AARP New Jersey.

New Jersey Voters Say Finding Quality, Affordable Child Care Is Difficult and a Major Barrier for Working Parents

A sizeable majority of voters, regardless of political party identification, say that finding quality, affordable child care is difficult in New Jersey and a significant barrier to parents’ employment with effects on the state’s businesses and economy, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in collaboration with Start Strong NJ.

It’s No Trick: New Jerseyans Pick Reese’s as Their Favorite Treat

Make sure to stock up on Reese’s candies if you don’t want Halloween leftovers, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Voters Largely Oppose Increasing or Expanding New Jersey’s Sales Tax

One thing most New Jersey voters agree on? Don’t increase or expand the state sales tax, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

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.