TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill continues to enjoy positive job approval ratings, according to a new statewide survey released by Morning Consult, placing her among governors with favorable standing as the 2026 midterm election cycle begins to take shape.
The July 2026 edition of Morning Consult’s quarterly State Leader Pulse found 55% of registered New Jersey voters approve of Sherrill’s job performance, while 30% disapprove. Fifteen percent said they were unsure, giving the governor a net approval rating of +25.
The survey also showed New Jersey’s Democratic U.S. senators maintaining solid favorability. Sen. Cory Booker posted a 53% approval rating against 33% disapproval for a +19 net rating, while Sen. Andy Kim registered 49% approval and 27% disapproval, producing a +22 net approval score.
President Donald Trump, by comparison, received a 38% approval rating among New Jersey voters with 59% disapproving, resulting in a net approval rating of -21.
Morning Consult said its State Leader Pulse is based on its continuous Political Intelligence tracking project, which surveys approximately 30,000 Americans each day and aggregates responses throughout the quarter. The New Jersey results are based on approximately 20,000 registered voters surveyed during the second quarter.
The release comes as polling firms are facing increased scrutiny following controversy surrounding a Los Angeles mayoral survey published by Median Strategies. That poll, which showed Mayor Karen Bass leading by nearly 12 percentage points, was later widely challenged after questions emerged regarding its methodology and authenticity. The controversy has prompted renewed attention on polling transparency and disclosure standards, though there is no indication Morning Consult’s survey has been questioned or linked to that dispute.
Morning Consult has been conducting continuous political tracking since January 2025 and says its methodology relies on repeated surveys of registered voters to measure changes in public opinion over time rather than relying on a single snapshot.
Political analysts frequently view Morning Consult as one of the nation’s largest continuous polling operations, with founder Eli Yokley’s work regularly cited by national media outlets including Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC and MSNBC.
While approval ratings offer a snapshot of public opinion, they do not necessarily predict election outcomes. Polls conducted more than a year before an election can change significantly as campaigns develop and major political issues emerge.
- Morning Consult found Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s approval rating at 55%, with 30% disapproving.
- Sen. Cory Booker recorded a 53% approval rating, while Sen. Andy Kim stood at 49%.
- Donald Trump received a 38% approval rating among New Jersey registered voters.
- The survey was conducted using Morning Consult’s continuous Political Intelligence tracking project.
- The poll was released amid renewed scrutiny of the polling industry following controversy surrounding a disputed Los Angeles mayoral poll, although there is no indication Morning Consult was involved in that controversy.
FAQ
- What was Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s approval rating?
Morning Consult found that 55% of registered New Jersey voters approve of her job performance, while 30% disapprove. - How did New Jersey’s senators perform?
Cory Booker posted a 53% approval rating and Andy Kim received a 49% approval rating in the survey. - Was Morning Consult involved in the California polling controversy?
No. The controversy involved a separate poll conducted by Median Strategies. There is no indication Morning Consult’s polling was implicated.
Sources: Morning Consult State Leader Pulse Q2 2026, Morning Consult
