In Virginia, voters began casting early ballots on Sept. 19. The state's closely-watched governor's race pits former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.

Early voting begins Oct. 25 as the 2025 NJ governor race heats up. Who will win NJ governor? Polls have drifted closer in recent days. See here.

The Trump Administration will monitor upcoming elections in New Jersey and California following requests from Republican officials in the states. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it will send observers to six counties in the November 4 elections “to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.”

Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli went head-to-head on Wednesday night in their final debate before New Jerseyans decide which of them will serve as the state's next governor. Political analyst Steve Adubato joined Good Day New York with reaction.

While attention has been paid largely to the competitive race for New Jersey governor, Garden State voters should also know that the entire General Assembly is up for grabs in November's general election. All 80 seats in the Legislature's lower chamber will be on the ballot. The current breakdown of the Assembly is 52 Democrats and 28 Republicans.

DNC co-chair Shasti Conrad warns Democrats risk losing New Jersey's gubernatorial election due to insufficient outreach to Asian American voters.