The race to replace term-limited Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin has taken on national dimensions from the start, serving as a testing ground for both parties.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s gubernatorial race, according to the latest polls. Spanberger, a former congresswoman, leads Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor,

High-profile races are unfolding across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, voters will consider a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.

The two governor’s contests are closely watched today, as is the outcome of a California redistricting measure. Bomb threats briefly closed some polling places in New Jersey, but officials said the threats weren’t credible.

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The college football season is now in week eleven, and the Virginia Cavaliers are gearing up for their next contest against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. UVA

Virginia's GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares encouraged split-ticket voting with Democrats, highlighting the state's competitive political landscape on Election Day.

According to multiple polls, Jones is marginally leading Miyares who has been in the role since 2022, as voting in the election is underway. However, these surveys' leads are within the margins of error and other polls show that Miyares is narrowly in the lead.