N.J. Governor Campaigns Make Final Push for Voters' Attention
In New Jersey's closely watched governor's race, Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are going all out in a last-minute push for voters' support with just over a week left until the election.
Their campaigns have been engaging in voter outreach efforts, knocking on doors and making phone calls to ensure that every Democrat turns out to vote. The grassroots teams behind both candidates have worked tirelessly, with Sherrill's team alone having knocked on over 595,000 doors, made over 2 million phone calls, and sent over 3.9 million text messages.
Sherrill's campaign sees her volunteers as a key strength in her quest for the governorship. Many of these volunteers, such as Diane Tolkowsky, have been volunteering with Sherrill since 2018, when she was running for Congress. They've seen firsthand how much impact grassroots organizing can make and are eager to support their candidate in the final stretch.
Tolkowsky, who moved to Morristown, New Jersey 37 years ago, jokes that she was one of just five Democrats in Morris County back then. Now, she's spent much of the fall going door-to-door with her neighbors, talking about Sherrill and why they should vote for her.
While Ciattarelli has been crisscrossing the state, shaking hands and kissing babies, his campaign hasn't released similar numbers on its grassroots efforts. Instead, he's relied on his charisma to build a following among voters.
The polls show an increasingly tight race between Sherrill and Ciattarelli, with Sherrill leading by just 5-8 points in many surveys. The Republican candidate has run hard on issues like lowering property taxes and developing affordable housing, which have resonated with some voters who feel that Democrats are out of touch.
The question remains whether these final pushes will be enough to turn the tide in favor of Sherrill or if Ciattarelli's momentum can carry him across the finish line. One thing is certain: the state of New Jersey will be watching closely as its citizens head to the polls on November 4th.
In New Jersey's closely watched governor's race, Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are going all out in a last-minute push for voters' support with just over a week left until the election.
Their campaigns have been engaging in voter outreach efforts, knocking on doors and making phone calls to ensure that every Democrat turns out to vote. The grassroots teams behind both candidates have worked tirelessly, with Sherrill's team alone having knocked on over 595,000 doors, made over 2 million phone calls, and sent over 3.9 million text messages.
Sherrill's campaign sees her volunteers as a key strength in her quest for the governorship. Many of these volunteers, such as Diane Tolkowsky, have been volunteering with Sherrill since 2018, when she was running for Congress. They've seen firsthand how much impact grassroots organizing can make and are eager to support their candidate in the final stretch.
Tolkowsky, who moved to Morristown, New Jersey 37 years ago, jokes that she was one of just five Democrats in Morris County back then. Now, she's spent much of the fall going door-to-door with her neighbors, talking about Sherrill and why they should vote for her.
While Ciattarelli has been crisscrossing the state, shaking hands and kissing babies, his campaign hasn't released similar numbers on its grassroots efforts. Instead, he's relied on his charisma to build a following among voters.
The polls show an increasingly tight race between Sherrill and Ciattarelli, with Sherrill leading by just 5-8 points in many surveys. The Republican candidate has run hard on issues like lowering property taxes and developing affordable housing, which have resonated with some voters who feel that Democrats are out of touch.
The question remains whether these final pushes will be enough to turn the tide in favor of Sherrill or if Ciattarelli's momentum can carry him across the finish line. One thing is certain: the state of New Jersey will be watching closely as its citizens head to the polls on November 4th.
The polls are super close, so this should get interesting...
. People need a break from being bombarded with door knockers and phone calls, you know? It's like they're trying to guilt trip us into voting for one candidate or another 
. Can't we just have some actual substance in our politics instead of just being sold on cute volunteers and catchy slogans? And what's up with the lack of transparency from Ciattarelli's campaign? Not releasing those grassroots numbers is kinda shady, imo 
either way, these grassroots efforts can only make a difference if ppl actually show up to vote 
it's crazy how much attention goes into who's gonna kiss the most babies vs actually talking about policy 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good door-to-door campaign? It's like they're bringing a personal touch to the whole voting experience 
. And it's cool that Diane Tolkowsky has been volunteering since 2018, she must know her stuff pretty well by now 
. On the other hand, I'm not sure if Jack Ciattarelli's charisma will be enough to win over voters... maybe his team needs to step up their game? 
. it shows that she's serious about listening to people's concerns and getting her message out in a personal way. ciattarelli might be trying to charm his way into voters' hearts, but sherrill's team is building a real community around her campaign. the fact that those volunteers have been with her since 2018 speaks volumes about her commitment to connecting with people on a deeper level 
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. Its heartening to see all the grassroots efforts going into this final push...lets hope its enough to bring Mikie home 
but I think it's cool that Mikie is highlighting her grassroots team – it's really admirable how dedicated those volunteers have been, working together for years 
. On the other hand, I get why Jack is relying on his charisma, he does seem like a pretty likable guy 
. But at the same time, Ciattarelli's relying more on his charm factor, which is definitely a hard sell to make in just one week 
. The polls are pretty tight right now, so it'll be interesting to see who comes out on top. I think we'll have to wait and see if these final pushes make a difference 
... but either way, it's been cool to watch the campaigns go all out in their efforts 
. I mean, 595k doors knocked? that's impressive, no doubt about it 
. The fact that Ciattarelli isn't releasing similar numbers is a major red flag 
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meanwhile, ciattarelli's strategy seems more focused on charisma and issues like property taxes... we'll just have to wait and see if it pays off 
. It's interesting that Sherrill's team is counting on volunteers who've been around since 2018, it shows a level of commitment and loyalty 
