New Jersey Governor Race: Democrats and Republicans Court Latino Voters
In Passaic County, New Jersey, where Latinos make up nearly half the population, the political landscape is shifting. In the 2024 election, Donald Trump outperformed Kamala Harris, reversing Joe Biden's 2020 victory. Now, Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill is aiming to reverse Trump's gains among Latino voters in the upcoming governor election.
A Fox News poll reveals that 53% of Hispanic registered voters in New Jersey support Sherrill. Her campaign focuses on issues important to Latinos, such as reducing utility costs, boosting small businesses, and tackling rising rents. Meanwhile, Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli is building on Trump's gains, appealing to voters like Leonardo Pomales, a Passaic resident who switched from Hillary Clinton to Trump.
Trump's improved standing among Latinos nationally, from 44% to 25% favorability, mirrors his gains in New Jersey. Ciattarelli is banking on this trend, attacking Sherrill on military issues to rally conservative and Latino voters. However, specific Latino-focused platforms from Ciattarelli are not detailed in available sources. The Department of Justice will monitor polling sites in Passaic County due to vote-by-mail fraud allegations, a move criticized by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
As the 2024 New Jersey governor election approaches, Democrats and Republicans are courting Latino voters. Mikie Sherrill is focusing on economic issues, while Jack Ciattarelli is leveraging Trump's gains. The Department of Justice's polling site monitoring in Passaic County adds a layer of scrutiny to the election process.
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