Early voting data suggests that Democratic candidates for governor in New Jersey and Virginia are heading into the final weekend in a slightly stronger position than Kamala Harris was at the same time last year.

The Democratic candidates' focus on affordability could provide a future road map for the party, even as they’ve danced around trans rights and immigration.

New Jersey voters will decide a competitive race for governor Tuesday in a contest that will be viewed through the prism of national politics regardless of who wins

New Jersey might be the best place for President Trump to stop Democratic momentum against him, according to Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin (D), seemingly downplaying expectations in next month’s gubernatorial contest.

In the race for New Jersey governor, Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill is trying to reverse Donald Trump’s gains with Latino voters in the 2024 election while her Republican rival, Jack Ciattarelli, is seeking to build on them.

Former President Barack Obama will headline rallies Saturday for Democrats running for governor in Virginia and New Jersey, corralling voters ahead of elections that may signal the national mood 10 months into Donald Trump’s second presidency and a year ahead of midterm elections that could reshape it.

Early voting has steadily increased in Virginia since the Democratic-controlled General Assembly expanded ballot access in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s the last week of early voting in Virginia, and voters will get to decide who leads the state from the governor’s seat to the state’s House of Delegates.