Students Put Their Questions to the NJ Gubernatorial Candidates

Mikie Sherrill addresses students at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill addresses the crowd. (Photo: Bill Blanchard)

October 20, 2025 — This October, the University hosted gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) at the Florham Campus. Ciattarelli appeared on October 1, and Sherrill visited on October 17.

Amid a crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members, the candidates fielded questions on mental health support, abortion, affordable housing and development, LGBTQ+ public school curriculum, banned books, higher education costs and other topics.

Peter Woolley speaking with Jack Ciattarelli at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Professor Peter Woolley and Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli (right). (Photo: Bill Blanchard)

Peter Woolley, professor of political science and chair of the School of Public and Global Affairs, moderated the events. Questions came from Woolley, students and a few select guests.

The event was sponsored by the president’s office. For the latest on the gubernatorial race, visit FDU Poll.

William Fedorchak asking a question at the NJ gubernatorial candidates event.

Florham Campus freshman accounting major William Fedorchak (left) asks a question. Florham Campus freshman Fable Dimitriou, who is studying history and government, is at right. (Photo: Bill Blanchard)

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