Gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey are pivotal

Elections in Florida and Wisconsin took place Tuesday, and upcoming gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey on November 4 are now key political events. These races may reflect national sentiment after the 2024 presidential election. Virginia's Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is stepping down in November. Former Representative Abigail Spanberger is the likely Democratic candidate, while Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears is favored for the Republican nomination. New Jersey's Democratic Governor Phil Murphy is also leaving office in November. Primaries are scheduled for June, with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka leading among Democrats and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli among Republicans.