Key moments from final New Jersey governor's debate between Mikie Sherrill, Jack Ciattarelli
Last updated: Thursday, October 9, 2025 3:12AM GMT
NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- With less than a month to go until election day, the candidates running for governor of New Jersey faced off for their final debate.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli took the stage for one hour in the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in Middlesex County.
The candidates debated the biggest issues facing the Garden State such as the high cost of living, the government shutdown, immigration and political tension across the country.
Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter and WPVI-TV anchor Tamala Edwards moderated the debate. Our coverage is provided in partnership with WPVI-TV and Univision 41.
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Sherrill is a Navy pilot looking to trade in her congressional seat for a seat in the Statehouse in Trenton.
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Following her primary night victory, Sherrill has been focusing on being visible in all 21 counties in the state, from Glouster to Bergen.
The 53-year-old mother of four says making New Jersey affordable will be her prime goal if elected Governor.
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