Democrats win governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia

NPR | By Joe Hernandez,

Leila Fadel, Margaret Barthel

Published November 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

Among the first statewide votes since President Trump returned for a second term, two Democrats have won the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia.

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