It won’t be easy, but Republicans have a path to winning in New Jersey. And it runs right through Mikie Sherrill’s weak spot.

To block the fourth-term representative from moving into the governor’s mansion, they’ll have to recreate success they’ve demonstrated in recent years: First, Jack Ciattarelli performed well enough in the suburbs and exurbs in 2021 to come just three points shy of unseating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. Then President Donald Trump made gains in the state last year, particularly among Black and Hispanic voters in urban areas.

Combine and build on those two showings, and Ciattarelli — once again the GOP nominee for…

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