What to know about New Jersey's race for governor

Election Overview - A Democrat winning the governor's mansion for three consecutive terms would be a first in six decades [1] - Key issues in the election mirror national concerns, including the economy and property taxes [2] - The race is considered one of the closest in the country [4] Campaign Strategies - Cheryl's campaign is focusing on tying Chidarelli to President Trump, whose approval ratings have dipped, especially on the economy [3][4] - Chidarelli received support from President Trump via a teletown hall [4] - Cheryl's campaign reported a 300,000 vote margin in early votes and vote-by-mail numbers [5] Voter Behavior - President Trump made serious gains in Somerset County in November, though it remains a Democratic area [2] - Republicans tend to vote in person more than Democrats [5]