He has been very close in many polls over the years … however, Jack Ciattarelli has never led in one poll for Governor of New Jersey … until now. In the latest National Research survey, Ciattarelli leads Democrat Nominee Mikie Sherrill 47 percent to 46 percent in the race for Governor of New Jersey. The margin of error is +/- 4%, which means the race for Governor of New Jersey is literally a margin of error race. loading...Harry Hurley photo. Harry Hurley photo.