Virginia, New Jersey and Election Day
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Take yourself back to election night in 2024. One of the earliest signs that Donald Trump was on track for a good night came not from a major swing state, but from the well-heeled and highly educated suburbs of Northern Virginia, where Kamala Harris was winning — but not by enough.
Learn about local and statewide races and check your voter registration status, polling place and ID requirements with News 3's Election Guide.
Earlier this year, "quiet" was one word to describe the Virginia race for governor. Then came DOGE, a text message scandal down ballot, a redistricting surprise, the government shutdown and more.
Voters in the state will elect a new governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. All 100 House of Delegates seats are also on the ballot.
Donald Trump features prominently in state and local elections happening Tuesday, a year after he retook the White House.
Virginia is one of two states, the other being New Jersey, that have marquee gubernatorial races this November and will give some insight into how voters are evaluating President Donald Trump‘s second administration.
See the age breakdown in New York City and the partisanship in New Jersey and Virginia of the voters who have cast ballots so far.
The race is being watched as a potential bellwether for national trends, as debates over political rhetoric take center stage.