# Pennsylvania and New Jersey Polls Ahead of Election Day

> Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro leads Republican challenger Stacy Garrity by 25 points in gubernatorial race as Democrats aim for full state government control.
- Title: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Polls Ahead of Election Day
- Summary: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro leads Republican challenger Stacy Garrity by 25 points in gubernatorial race as Democrats aim for full state government…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/midterm-elections-polls-pennsylvania-new-jersey
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:22:19.196+00:00
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- Topics: pennsylvania, new jersey, election, polls, josh shapiro, stacy garrity, cory booker, us senate, us house, state legislature, news, local
## Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro leads Republican challenger Stacy Garrity by 25 points in gubernatorial race as Democrats aim for full state government control.
## Shapiro's Campaign Lead
Shapiro holds 59% of expected votes compared to Garrity's 34% in latest Research Co. poll, with a 25-point lead.
## Garrity's Fundraising
Garrity raised at least $4.5 million from skill games industry companies and lobbying groups in latest fundraising period.
## Shapiro vs. Garrity Policy
Shapiro seeks to legalize skill games and tax them at 52% rate while Garrity proposes flat $500 monthly tax.
## State Supreme Court Ruling
State Supreme Court defined skill games as slot machines earlier this year, giving legislature until Oct. 13 to amend gaming laws.
## Garrity's Polling Struggles
Garrity trailed Shapiro in polls, fundraising, and name recognition with 26% of Republicans and 33% of voters unaware of her name.
## Shapiro's Presidential Plans
Shapiro is widely expected to consider a presidential campaign in 2028 following a strong Pennsylvania win.
## New Jersey Senate Race
Incumbent Democrat Cory Booker is expected to easily beat Republican Justin Murphy in New Jersey Senate race.
## Senate Control Dynamics
Democrats lead in seven states that determine Senate control, needing four net gains to win.
## House Races in Pennsylvania
First District race between Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and Democrat Bob Harvie is the only close U.S. House race in Southeast Pennsylvania.
## State Legislative Control
Republicans have controlled Pennsylvania Senate since 1994, but Democrats hope to gain control this election.
## New Jersey Legislative Control
Democrats hold both legislative chambers in New Jersey by wide margins.
## Key takeaway

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro leads Republican challenger Stacy Garrity by 25 points in gubernatorial race as Democrats aim for full state government control.