Summary
New polls indicate that Democrats are expected to win key elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. In Virginia, notable races include the governor and Attorney General positions, where Democratic candidates lead. The polls suggest Democrats could strengthen their hold on political offices before the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- In Virginia, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger leads Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by 11 points, polling at 55% to 44%.
- Democrat Jay Jones leads in the Virginia Attorney General race against Republican Jason Miyares, polling at 49% to 47%.
- In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill holds a narrow lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the governor’s race, polling at 50% to 48%.
- Economy is the top issue for New Jersey voters, with over half citing it as their primary concern.
- In New York City, Democrat Zohran Mamdani leads the mayoral race with 50% support, ahead of Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
- Polls were conducted with a margin of error of around +/- 3 percentage points, depending on the state.
- Early voting trends favor Democrats, but final outcomes depend on Election Day turnout.
