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Key Democratic Races Heat Up in NJ and VA

11/3/2025

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Voters will decide key Democratic races in New Jersey and Virginia on November 3, 2025.
In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and Jack Ciattarelli (R-N.J.) vie for governor as utility costs rise under U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.
In Virginia, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) is favored over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R-Va.).
The attorney general race has been overshadowed by a texting scandal involving Democrat Jay Jones.

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Story summary

Voters will decide key Democratic races in New Jersey and Virginia on November 3, 2025.
In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and Jack Ciattarelli (R-N.J.) vie for governor as utility costs rise under U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.
In Virginia, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) is favored over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R-Va.).
The attorney general race has been overshadowed by a texting scandal involving Democrat Jay Jones.