The Brief

It’s Election Day!

Though it’s not a presidential or midterm election year, plenty of statewide races and local elections are taking place across the United States on Nov. 4.

Here’s a few key races to keep an eye on:

New Jersey governor’s race

The candidates:

FILE - Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., participates in the House Democrats' news conference following their caucus meeting in the Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

FILE - New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate, Jack Ciattarelli speaks to supporters at a campaign rally event at Club Diner in Bellmawr, New Jersey, United States on Oct. 31, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Virginia governor’s race

The candidates:

FILE - Virginia Democratic guberna

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