In 2021, Republican Jack Ciattarelli ran for governor of New Jersey and came much closer to winning than anyone expected. There were even moments on election night where it looked like he had won the race.
He is running again this year and people on the right are pulling even harder for him this time. Republican activist Scott Presler is on the ground in the state, registering new Republican voters as well.
Recent polling indicates that Ciatarelli can win if he takes the right stance on a single issue.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli can win the New Jersey governor’s race this fall by campaigning against transgenderism, a new poll suggests.
The survey, conducted for the conservative American Principles Project, found that 68% of Garden State voters oppose allowing biological boys who identify as transgender to compete against girls in sports, while just 22% support transgender participation.
More than 70% of New Jersey residents also oppose taxpayer funding for gender transition or sex reassignment surgery for minors, while just 20% expressed support.
In addition, 60% of voters oppose public elementary schools teaching about sexual orientation and transgender ideology, while 31% back such instruction, according to the survey of 500 likely voters by Cygnal.
Ciattarelli is facing off against the Democratic nominee for governor, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who is on record supporting transgender rights. They are vying to replace Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term-limited and can’t run again.
In the poll’s initial surveying of voters, Sherrill leads Ciattarelli 50% to 43%, with the remaining 7% undecided.
Voters are then told of Sherrill’s position on transgender rights and other issues.
“Anti-Women’s Sports: In Congress, Mikie Sherrill voted to let boys who identify as girls compete in girls’ sports,” one statement said.
Democrats across the board are vulnerable on this issue. Republicans should exploit it ruthlessly.
