The first New Jersey gubernatorial debate between incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) and Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, pictured, is being held at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ on September 28, 2021. Republican Ciattarelli appears on stage alone for for a photo opportunity prior to the debate.
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NEW JERSEY (77WABC) The New Jersey governors race is beginning to tighten up.
The latest poll showing republican Jack Ciattarelli trailing incumbent democrat Phil Murphy by just 6 points according to an Emerson college/PIX 11 poll.
Seven percent of the 600 likely voters polled remain undecided in the contest.
The election is November 2nd with early voting beginning tomorrow.
New Jersey voters can now cast their ballots in person ahead of Election Day.
Early voting in NYC’s mayoral race also begins tomorrow.
