Led by Abigail Spanberger’s win for governor, Virginia Democrats swept contests for three statewide offices and expanded their power in the House of Delegates.

The party won the governor’s race in both states and a state attorney general’s contest that was up in the air, as voters delivered a rebuke of President Donald Trump.

Virginia and New Jersey voters will each pick a new governor, and Californians will decide on a major redistricting push on Election Day. All of the races could signal how voters are feeling about President Donald Trump and their mood heading into the 2026 midterms.

Millions of voters are casting ballots Tuesday in U.S. state and local elections. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing governors this year. Read what to watch for on Election Day.

Here are winners and losers from these elections. Winners . Democrats: They took back a governor’s mansion in a critical swing state, Virginia, and

High-profile races are unfolding across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, voters will consider a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.

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,