Voters in New Jersey and Virginia will choose their next governors on Tuesday in a pair of races that will serve as an early gauge of the American electorate's mood after President Donald Trump's norm-shattering nine months in office.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears have sought to appeal to voters with differing messages about Virginia’s economy and Trump’s policies.

Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.

Abigail Spanberger made history on Nov. 4, becoming the first female governor of Virginia. Still, I'm disappointed that Virginians failed to choose Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a qualified,

Democrat Abigail Spanberger points out at the crowd after she was declared the winner of the Virginia governor's race during an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) RICHMOND,

Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor’s race, becoming the first woman elected to lead the commonwealth.

Democrats triumphed in high-profile races that unfolded across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, voters also chose to redraw their state's congressional map in a move that could net Democrats five House seats.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first woman ever to lead the commonwealth.