New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races serve as key barometers for Trump’s political impact and influence ahead of 2026 midterm elections.
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Hisnameisn’tontheballot,butPresidentDonaldTrumpistopicnumberoneonthecampaigntrailthissummerinthetop2025electionbattles.
DemocraticRep.MikieSherrill,theparty’sgubernatorialnomineeinNewJersey,isrepeatedlytyingherRepublicanrivaltoTrumpandthepresident’ssweepingandcontroversialmovesduringhisnearlyeightmonthsbackintheWhiteHouse.
“AsTrumphasinflictedallthisdamageonourcountry,RepublicanpoliticianslikeJackCiattarellihavecheeredhimoneverystepoftheway,”Sherrillemphasizedinafundraisingemailtosupporters.
Meanwhile,Ciattarelli,aformerstatelawmakerwhocameclosetodefeatingDemocraticGov.PhilMurphyfouryearsago,isshowcasingthepresident’ssupport.
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“We’regoingtolooktodeploythepresident,theWhiteHouse,ineverywaythatwecan,CiattarellisaidlastweekataneventattheTr
