Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli meet Wednesday for their second and final debate in New Jersey’s governor race ahead of next month’s election [abcnews.go.com#2][thehill.com#3][seattletimes.com#4]. They are vying to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy [thehill.com#3]. Recent polling indicates the contest has tightened in the closing stretch [nypost.com#1][thehill.com#3].
Highlights:
- Final matchup: Wednesday’s event is the second and last debate before voters cast ballots next month [abcnews.go.com#2][thehill.com#3][seattletimes.com#4].
- Moderation team: Anchors from ABC7 New York, 6abc Philadelphia, and Noticias Univision 41 will moderate [thehill.com#3].
- What’s at stake: The winner will replace Gov. Phil Murphy, who cannot seek another consecutive term [thehill.com#3].
- Race dynamics: Multiple reports describe the race as tightening based on recent polling [nypost.com#1][thehill.com#3].
- Voting timeline: New Jersey voters head to the polls next month as the campaign enters its final stretch [thehill.com#3].
Sources:
- Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli face off in final NJ governor debate as polls tighten dramatically – nypost.com
- Sherrill, Ciattarelli to meet in final debate in New Jersey governor's race – abcnews.go.com
- 5 things to watch in the final New Jersey governor's debate – thehill.com
- Sherrill, Ciattarelli to meet in final debate in New Jersey governor’s race – seattletimes.com
