Mikie Sherrill has credentials - a current U.S. representative, former Navy pilot, and federal prosecutor - but unlike the others, she lacks a story. This could ultimately spoil her bid.

Spanberger’s and Sherrill’s campaigns could offer critical clues to next year’s candidates as they seek to understand the mood of the electorate a year after Trump’s 2024 victory.

More: NJ governor election: Sherrill, Ciattarelli share their visions on South Jersey issues This poll had Sherrill with a 51% to 38% lead over Ciattarelli, with 12% of the sample group undecided.

In theory, Sherrill can keep this up in the general election and cruise to victory. Second, it’s hard not to feel this is Ciattarelli’s race to lose.

As Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill run for governor in their respective home states, Virginia and New Jersey, they’re grateful to have each other.

Mikie Sherrill rode a blue wave in Trump’s first term. Now she’s trying to stop New Jersey from turning red. Story by Matt Friedman and Madison Fernandez • 2w ...

A composite image of Representative Mikie Sherrill at a news conference in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 2024, and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli at Rider University in Lawrenceville, New ...

Sherrill was also ahead in 15 New Jersey counties. Heading into Tuesday's primary, experts contended there was no clear frontrunner in what was expected to be a tight Democratic contest.

Mikie Sherrill has credentials – a current U.S. representative, former Navy pilot, and federal prosecutor – but unlike the others, she lacks a story. This could ultimately spoil her bid.