TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is in hot water over stock trades that increased her net worth by millions of dollars while serving in Congress. Voters are questioning her financial decisions, allegedly made using information she obtained through her position in Congress.
This could hurt her in November, according to a new poll released this week. Sherrill’s net worth while in Congress increased by $10,000,000. She says she’s just a lucky gal.
The poll, conducted June 11-12 by National Research Inc. shows Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill narrowly leading Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial contest. The survey of 600 likely voters reports Sherrill with 45% support, Ciattarelli at 42%, and 12% undecided. The margin of error is plus or minus 4% at the 95% confidence level.
Voter preferences are split along party and class lines. Sherrill leads among Democrats 81% to 10% and holds advantages with upper-middle-class voters at 50% to 40% and upper-class voters at 48% to 35%. Ciattarelli maintains a strong lead with Republicans at 82% to 5%, unaffiliated voters at 44% to 36%, and working-class voters at 43% to 40%. Among those who participated in the 2021 gubernatorial election, Sherrill leads by one point, 44% to 43%.
The poll indicates widespread dissatisfaction with New Jersey’s direction. A majority of 54% believe the state is on the wrong track, while 33% say it is headed in the right direction. Ciattarelli leads Sherrill among wrong-track voters by a margin of 72% to 14%. Among voters seeking a candidate who will shake up Trenton, Ciattarelli holds an 87% to 6% advantage.
Concerns about state issues are closely tied to voter discontent. Among those who believe the state is on the wrong track, 70% cite taxes, 60% cite inflation, and 83% cite immigration as their most important issues.
Among Republicans, 89% believe the state is on the wrong track compared to 23% of Democrats and 59% of unaffiliated voters.
Personal finances could result in big trouble in November
The survey tested a negative message regarding Sherrill’s personal finances. Since entering Congress, Sherrill’s net worth reportedly increased to over $10 million through stock trades involving defense contractors while serving on the House Armed Services Committee. She was fined for failing to disclose certain trades. The poll found that 61% of undecided voters would be less likely to support Sherrill after hearing this information. The message also reduced support among unaffiliated voters by 57%, working-class voters by 54%, and middle-class voters by 51%.
Survey results suggest that while Sherrill maintains a slight lead, widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s direction and concerns about her financial activities may influence the race as it moves forward.
