As the only gubernatorial races held in the year following a presidential election, the contests have long served as the first major test of voter sentiment toward the party holding the White House. In every race for governor since 1973, one or both states have elected a governor from a party different than that of the sitting president.

For Ciattarelli, who trails New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill by single digits according to the latest rounds of pre-election polling, Trump has offered an endorsement and a ten-minute tele-rally. Ciattarelli has given Trump his unequivocal support, saying in October that he gives Trump an “A” grade.

N.J. and Virginia governor candidates barnstorm on election eve while New York mayoral and Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions loom for voters in those states.

Even as Tuesday’s elections hang in the balance, President Donald Trump has bluntly suggested that he is already looking ahead to the 2026 midterm races with a sense of dread.

Two judges have ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP benefits. And, New York City voters head to the polls tomorrow to choose between Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday renewed his call for support of a ballot initiative that would redraw congressional voting maps in the state.

President Trump returns to 60 Minutes a year after suing CBS. The extended 90-minute interview shows him sparring with Norah O’Donnell.

While too much shouldn't be made out of off-year elections, the Nov. 4 election will be the first major electoral sign of the political mood and what voters think of the president.

MAGA voters targeted in final push as Trump's team spends big on get-out-the-vote efforts in off-year elections across two critical swing states.