Gov. Mikie Sherrill Hits 45% Approval After 100 Days, Trailing Murphy’s Early Ratings in New Jersey

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill enters the end of her first 100 days in office with a 45% approval rating, trailing the early benchmark set by former Gov. Phil Murphy, who reached 51% approval at the same point in 2018. A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll shows Sherrill with 29% disapproval and a sizable 26% of voters still undecided, underscoring an electorate that remains in flux as her administration takes shape.

The numbers suggest a more cautious early reception compared to Murphy’s first months, though both governors faced similar dynamics—strong initial support...