Overview
- Obama held rallies Saturday in Norfolk, Virginia, for Abigail Spanberger and in Newark, New Jersey, for Mikie Sherrill ahead of Tuesday’s governor elections.
- He castigated President Donald Trump’s administration as “lawlessness and recklessness,” linking national issues to state choices in both appearances.
- Late surveys show New Jersey nearly even — AtlasIntel 50.2% to 49.3% for Sherrill (±2) and Emerson 49% to 48% — while Virginia polling has Spanberger leading by larger margins.
- Democrats cite a sizable mail‑ballot edge in New Jersey going into Election Day, as Republicans pin hopes on strong in‑person turnout.
- Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli and joined a telephone rally but did not campaign in person this weekend, while Democrats brought in multiple governors and other surrogates.