NJ candidates clash over Trump, costs and political divisions in first governor’s debate Associated Press Published: September 21, 2025 Jack Ciattrelli and Mikie Sherrill at the Sept. 21, 2025 debate at Rider University.(New Jersey Globe/Townsquare Media illustration))

LAWRENCE (Mercer) — Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli clashed over the economy, President Donald Trump’s leadership and political divisions as they faced off Sunday night for the opening debate in New Jersey’s high-stakes governor’s race.

Security was tight at the town hall-style debate at Rider University , which played out shortly after the memorial for slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk in Arizona.

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