Checking in on Virginia and New Jersey

Democrats lead, but the G.O.P. still has an opening.

Oct 06, 2025

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Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger campaigns at the Buena Vista Labor Day Festival. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

With less than a month before midterms in Virginia and New Jersey, we wanted to check in on how races are looking for Democrats. Candidates appear strong in both states, but party anxiety and scrutiny of cand…

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