New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is down 6 points to Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill, a new poll from Quinnipiac University shows on Wednesday. Newsweek reached out to political analysts via mail for additional comment. The New Jersey governor's race is drawing national attention as one of only two gubernatorial elections this year. With Sherrill and Ciattarelli locked in a competitive contest, the outcome may influence Democratic and Republican strategies