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In the New Jersey governor’s race, the Democratic candidate, Mikie Sherrill, is polling well. So why is there so much anxiety? The journalist Molly Jong-Fast visited her campaign and found a major disconnect between the public critique and the strong candidate she saw in person.
By Molly Jong-Fast and Ingrid Holmquist
November 2, 2025
Source: Elections - nytimes.com
 