Money Matters in New Jersey's Governor Race

The race for New Jersey's next governor is heating up, and the money trail tells an interesting story. Both main candidates, Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, have shared their campaign finance details. Sherrill, a Democrat, has a slight edge in funds. She's raised about $3. 2 million recently and has spent nearly $5. 6 million so far. Her total spending for the general election is now $16. 6 million, with $4. 1 million left for the final stretch. Ciattarelli, a Republican, has raised about $3. 6 million and spent over $3. 9 million since the last report. His total spending is around $16. 4 million, with over $3. 5 million remaining. Both candidates have received significant public funds, with Sherrill getting $12. 5 million and Ciattarelli receiving $11. 9 million. The money race is tight, but Sherrill has a bit more cash on hand. This could mean more ads, more rallies, or more get-out-the-vote efforts in the final days. Ciattarelli, meanwhile, has shown strong fundraising skills, keeping pace despite being the underdog in terms of public funding. It's not just about who has more money, though. It's about how they use it. Will Sherrill's extra funds translate into more votes? Can Ciattarelli make every dollar count to close the gap? The answer will come on election day.