Election Day 2025: What to watch out for in key test for Trump and Democrats The most prominent battles are unfolding in Virginia, New Jersey and New York The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
What to expect as voters test Trump’s sway and party power from New York to California Off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile New York race, could reshape the political map The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
Democrats fight to rebuild in key state races on election day With polls showing signs of recovery after a popularity slump, Tuesday’s results will test whether the party can regain voters’ trust The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
Election Day 2025: Five predictions on crucial New Jersey, California, New York and Virginia races IN FOCUS: Are suburbanites in Virginia mad enough at Trump for taking their jobs? Will Trump’s multi-racial coalition hold in New Jersey? Will Zohran Mamdani have a mandate to govern? Eric Garcia with a series of bold predictions The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and beyond - Roll Call Key contests include the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races, the New York City mayor race and a California redistricting ballot measure. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
Will Democrats Find Their Way? Plus: D.C. curfews, SNAP funding, the Georgia abortion ban, and more... Reason · Nov 3, 2025
Abortion is on the ballot in three US states, from supreme court to governor Reproductive justice has changed the face of judicial and gubernatorial races as abortion sanctuaries fight back The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2025
"No one knew what the hell we stood for": Dems ease off democracy message for '25 Their strategies amount to a rejection of former Vice President Harris' approach in last year's presidential campaign. Axios · Nov 2, 2025
Obama criticizes Trump and Republican policy in stump speech for Abigail Spanberger Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in polls The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2025
Trump policies loom large over New Jersey’s unpredictable governor’s race Race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is drawing attention as preview of 2026 midterms The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2025
Trump Hits Sherrill, Boosts Ciattarelli In New Jersey Donald Trump lashed out at New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill during a Friday night telerally, calling her “fake and corrupt” and mocking her “unusual name.” Benzinga · Oct 25, 2025
Libertarian Candidates Test America's Growing Discontent With the Two-Party System These two campaigns won’t break the system—but they hint at a country finally ready to try. Reason · Oct 20, 2025
Virginia governor candidates trade barbs in fiery election debate Republican Winsome Earle-Sears presses Abigail Spanberger over fellow Democrat’s ‘abhorrent’ texts The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025
The winner (if there is such a thing) of the government shutdown will be determined by these two races ANALYSIS: Sorting out who wins when workers are being furloughed and services to Americans frozen is a fool’s errand, writes Eric Garcia, but two races ahead of the 2026 midterms will serve as bellwethers. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
Axios · Oct 4, 2025 Democrats are fretting about New Jersey governor's race The contest is getting national attention as a preview of the 2026 midterms.
Roll Call · Oct 3, 2025 Shutdown fight hits New Jersey governor’s race - Roll Call The debate over the federal government shutdown has extended to the New Jersey governor's race, where Mikie Sherrill faces Jack Ciattarelli.
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Investigation launched into how Republican New Jersey governor hopeful got Democratic opponent’s military records Sherrill says she was not allowed to walk at her 1994 Naval Academy graduation because she refused to ‘turn in’ her classmates implicated in a cheating scandal
Axios · Sep 25, 2025 Jeffries demands "criminal investigation" into release of Rep. Mikie Sherrill's records "It's outrageous that Donald Trump and his administration and political hacks connected to them continue to violate the law," Jeffries said.
International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025 Mikie Sherrill vs. Jack Ciattarelli: Will This Predict the 2026 Midterms? Millions Spent on New Jersey's Governor Race The New Jersey governor's race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is emerging as one of America's most expensive state contests, with millions already spent — and analysts saying it could serve as a bellwether for the 2026 Midterms.
The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2025 New Jersey candidates for governor wage heated debate over Trump and political violence Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli’s face-off reflects tense US political climate over issues including free speech
Roll Call · Sep 17, 2025 Running for governor continues to hold appeal on Capitol Hill - Roll Call Governors' elections are having an impact on Washington as a growing number of lawmakers make gubernatorial bids.
Roll Call · Jul 31, 2025 At the Races: A summer of decisions - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including retirements and new campaign launches.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 The Zohran Mamdani conundrum for moderate Democrats: ‘It’s hard to distance yourself from cool’ Socialist who has support of far-left Democrats like AOC and Bernie Sanders will meet with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday
Roll Call · Jul 16, 2025 Armed Services panel approves defense bill after marathon markup - Roll Call The House Armed Services Committee approved, 55-2, its version of the annual Pentagon policy bill after a nearly 14-hour markup.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025 Obama is back on the fundraising circuit trying to help Democrats rebound for upcoming elections Obama raised $85 million for the Democrats last cycle