The MeidasTouch Podcast NJ Governor Elect Mikie Sherrill Discusses Big Election Victory
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Nov 9, 2025 
Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey's governor-elect and former U.S. Representative, shares insights on her recent election victory, emphasizing suburban outreach and her commitment to affordability in utilities, housing, and healthcare. She discusses her coalition of diverse voters, including disillusioned Trump supporters and young people, who rallied behind her campaign. Sherrill outlines her priorities for tackling economic challenges and highlights the importance of state leadership in fostering regional solutions. Her authentic approach resonated deeply with the electorate.
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Voters Rejected MAGA On Economic Ground
- Mikie Sherrill framed the race as a clear rejection of MAGA economic policies and Trump-style leadership.
- Voters punished candidates seen as aligned with policies raising costs and threatening local jobs and infrastructure.
Force Policy Over Partisanship
- Do pressure Republicans to address tariffs, infrastructure, and health care costs rather than defend national leadership.
- Push Congress and state leaders to reclaim power and deliver concrete economic relief for constituents.
Ground Contact Beat Conservative Polls
- Sherrill credits grassroots, in-person engagement for outperforming conservative polls by a wide margin.
- Direct conversations revealed voters' cost concerns and delivered a larger-than-expected 14-point victory.