Key 2025 Elections to Watch in Virginia, New Jersey, and Beyond

Upcoming gubernatorial, legislative, and special elections could shape political dynamics in the U.S. following the 2024 presidential race.

Virginia's gubernatorial race features Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D), with the potential to elect the state's first woman governor and the nation's first Black woman governor.
New Jersey's gubernatorial election sees Republican Jack Ciattarelli vying for a rematch in a state that has shown signs of shifting rightward, while Democrats face a crowded primary field.
Special elections in Florida's 1st and 6th Congressional Districts and New York's 21st District will fill vacancies created by Trump Cabinet appointments, with Republican candidates favored in Florida but competition expected in New York.
Three Virginia state legislative special elections could alter the balance of power in both chambers, with Republicans needing a single Senate seat to regain control.
Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election will determine the court's partisan tilt, with redistricting, abortion, and election-related cases at stake.