Democrat Mikie Sherrill insists New Jersey is a 'blue state' Democratic New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill speaks on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, as she remains in a tight race against Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill insisted Saturday that her state is a Democratic stronghold ahead of a campaign event with former President Barack Obama, in an apparent rejection of Republican momentum