What to know about Election Day 2025

Democrat Abigail Spanberger has defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor, CBS News projects. The race for lieutenant governor is likely Democratic, and the race for state attorney general is a toss-up, CBS News projects.

Early exit polls show economic concerns were on the minds of voters as they cast ballots in key elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City and California.

CBS News rates the New Jersey governor's race as lean Democratic. Polls closed in the state at 8 p.m. ET. Democrat Mikie Sherrill is facing off against Republican Jack Ciattarelli for the governorship, which is currently held by Democrats. Ciattarelli hoped to build on Mr. Trump's unexpected gains last year in the normally deep-blue state, while

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