Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s governor’s race took a sharp turn this week after a highly publicized Naval Academy cheating scandal for Mikie Sherrill, but Jack Ciattarelli isn’t letting that news distract from bigger issues facing New Jersey residents.
Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would require LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without offering parents an opt-out — a stance her Republican rival Jack Ciattarelli immediately weaponized in a new campaign ad.
The ad, released this month, features Sherrill’s own words on the issue before pivoting to Ciattarelli’s attack lines. The spot claims Sherrill is “too extreme for New Jersey” and urges voters to “save girls’ sports and parents’ rights” in November.
Ciattarelli highlights Sherrill’s voting record
In the ad, Ciattarelli links Sherrill’s position on the LGBTQ curriculum to her voting record in Congress. The Republican points to Sherrill’s votes against the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” which sought to restrict transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, and against the “Parents Bill of Rights Act,” which would have required parental consent if a student sought to change their gender identity at school.
The ad also highlights Sherrill’s 2021 vote to remove gender-specific terms such as “man,” “woman,” “mother,” and “son” from official House rules. Ciattarelli argues those positions show Sherrill is aligned with progressive activists rather than New Jersey families.
Key Points
- Jack Ciattarelli released a campaign ad targeting Mikie Sherrill’s LGBTQ curriculum stance.
- The ad highlights Sherrill’s votes against parental rights and sports-related legislation in Congress.
