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Learn more at NEI Academy.org. New Jersey is one of only two off-year gubernatorial races this

fall, and it's seen as a bellwether ahead of next year's midterms. As William Brigham reports,

after President Trump made inroads with some voters of color in the last election,

they've continued to be a major focus for both candidates in this close race.

Outside MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, football fans are hyped for a fierce cross-state rivalry,

the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants.

Among the crowd is Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jack Chittarelli, an equal opportunity campaigner.

Go birds.

This former state legislator narrowly lost the last governor's race four years ago to incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy.

This year, he's hoping to build on President Trump's surprisingly strong showing in the state in

2024 and focusing on the cost of living.

Property taxes, electricity bills, housing, and child care for families with young children.

We've got to fix all that across New Jersey.

It's becoming unaffordable and the middle class is getting crushed.

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That message is also central for Chittarelli's opponent, Democratic Congresswoman Mikey Sherrill.

For too long, we've just seen prices going up and up and up.

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