NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Is Off to a Strong Start — Even Some Republicans Are Rocking with Her 👀
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NEW JERSEY — New Jersey’s new governor is off to a strong start…
But the real question is how long it lasts.
Governor Mikie Sherrill is pulling 58% approval in one of the first independent polls since taking office — a number most politicians would take without hesitation. Only 34% disapprove, with the rest undecided.
That alone is solid. But here’s what actually stands out 👇
Even Some Republicans Are Backing Her (For Now)
Sherrill isn’t just holding down her base — she’s pulling support from across the board.
- 88% of Democrats approve
- 22% of Republicans approve
- Even 14% of MAGA-aligned voters are on board right now
That kind of crossover support is rare, especially in today’s climate.
Right now, a lot of voters, including independents, just don’t have a reason to push back yet.
And that early window? That’s leverage for her.
But Here’s Where Things Get Real
New Jersey is staring down a $3 billion budget gap, that’s where everything changes.
Because it’s easy to poll well early…It’s a lot harder once decisions start hitting people’s wallets.
Cuts, taxes, spending fights, that’s when approval numbers usually shift fast.
The Window Is Open — But Not Forever
Sherrill has momentum right now. She has room to move, and she has voters willing to give her a shot. But that “benefit of the doubt” doesn’t last forever.
What she does next will decide everything.
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