Rutgers Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling

Gov. Mikie Sherrill gives her first Budget Address in the Assembly Chambers of the State House in Trenton on March 10, 2026.
May 29, 2026

Rutgers poll: Voters back Sherrill’s FY2027 budget strategy

A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds most New Jersey voters support Gov. Mikie Sherrill's FY2027 budget and deficit plan.

Car fuel gasoline station gas. Car fuels concept
Apr 15, 2026

Rutgers poll finds New Jersey households still strained by costs

New results from the latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll show affordability struggles persist, with gas prices rising even as housing, food and utility pressures reportedly ease.

First ride across the new Portal North Bridge
Apr 9, 2026

Sherrill earns early approval in Rutgers-Eagleton poll

Voters give Gov. Mikie Sherrill favorable marks in the new Rutgers-Eagleton poll; however, affordability, taxes and cost of living remain concerns.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill's Save You Time and Money Agenda
Jan 16, 2026

Rutgers-Eagleton poll: NJ wants Sherrill to tackle taxes

A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds New Jersey residents want Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill to prioritize taxes, with affordability and cost of living close behind.

Reese’s Secret Stash Trick-or-Treat Bag
Oct 29, 2025

Rutgers poll: Which Halloween candy is NJ’s favorite?

The survey shows when it comes treats there's broad support for Reese's, followed by Snickers, candy corn, KitKat and others.

Mikie Sherrill (left), Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and Jack Ciattarelli (right), Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Oct 22, 2025

Rutgers poll: NJ race tightens between Sherrill, Ciattarelli

A Rutgers-Eagleton survey shows Mikie Sherrill leading Jack Ciattarelli 50% to 45% in New Jersey as Election Day nears in the closely watched matchup.

Groceries
Jul 17, 2025

Poll: Many NJ residents struggling amid economic strain

The latest from Rutgers-Eagleton finds that New Jerseyans are feeling negative amid rising costs. It comes on the heels of another recent survey that found voters are dissatisfied with the state’s handling of a number of issues — particularly affordability.

New Jersey state flag on money
Jul 10, 2025

Poll: NJ residents unhappy with Trenton on taxes, costs

As the governor race heats up, the latest from Rutgers-Eagleton finds dissatisfaction on affordability has gone up by 10 points since 2017.

New Jersey road sign
Jun 27, 2025

Poll: 48% of NJ residents say state on wrong track

New results from Rutgers-Eagleton find taxes and affordability lead voter concerns, with partisan influences impacting respondents' views.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Nov 5, 2024

New Jersey gears up for Election Day

Officials report record levels of participation already, as more than 1.1 million New Jerseyans voted early in person, along with more than 760,000 mail-in ballots turned in for nearly 2 million votes cast.

Feb 19, 2024

Poll: 50% of New Jerseyans oppose 2035 EV mandate

According to the findings from Rutgers-Eagleton, 30% say the policy will positively impact the state's economy. That's versus 44% who anticipate the reverse.

Jan 26, 2024

Poll: Outlook divided in NJ as quality of life slumps

“New Jerseyans’ outlook on the state continues to be divided in these polarizing times, and positive views on quality of life here are at their lowest point in over a decade,” said Ashley Konig, an assistant research professor and director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.