Neither Virginia gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger nor Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears attended the post-debate media interviews after their only scheduled debate, leaving the media and public without their immediate reactions.
An internal poll for Republican Jack Ciattarelli shows him leading Democrat Mikie Sherrill by 1 percentage point in the New Jersey governor race, a shift from previous polls that favored Sherrill. The poll, conducted by National Research, surveyed 600 likely voters and indicates a close contest as voting begins, with Ciattarelli leading 46%-45%. The poll also reveals Gov. Phil Murphy's approval rating at 35%.
A Siena College poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul leading potential Republican challengers by 20-25 points in New York, with her favorability and approval ratings stable. Voters support recent legislation on medical aid in dying and AI disclosure, while opinions on congestion pricing and the state's direction remain divided. The poll highlights the political landscape a year before the 2026 gubernatorial primaries.