Overview
- A new Rutgers–Eagleton poll shows Sherrill leading 50% to 45%, as other recent surveys indicate a tightening contest.
- On the eve of early voting, Trump led a tele‑rally backing Ciattarelli and attacked Sherrill, seeking to energize Republican base voters.
- Early in‑person voting begins Saturday for the Nov. 4 election, with both campaigns touting strong vote‑by‑mail returns and field operations.
- Obama is scheduled to rally with Sherrill in Newark on Nov. 1, providing a late boost for Democrats before the final weekend.
- Rising utility bills and taxes dominate the race, with Sherrill calling for a utility‑rate freeze and clean‑energy investments, and Ciattarelli vowing to exit RGGI, ban offshore wind and roll back mandates to cut costs.