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The 2026 Wisconsin elections are highly uncertain, with the gubernatorial race and legislative control both up for grabs, influenced by national politics, candidate qualities, and local issues, making this a pivotal and unpredictable election cycle.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won her race in New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli, as part of a broader set of election results across the state, including key local and judicial races, with notable wins in neighboring Pennsylvania as well.
In the 2025 elections, Democrats achieved significant victories across various states, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, flipping key seats and expanding control in legislative chambers, signaling a strong momentum heading into the 2026 midterms despite low national popularity.
Virginia's 2025 gubernatorial election is notable for electing its first woman governor, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears as frontrunners, amidst a backdrop of political shifts, controversies, and key state races for lieutenant governor and attorney general, reflecting broader national trends and Virginia's evolving political landscape.
A recent Virginia Commonwealth University poll shows tight races in the 2025 statewide elections, with the governor's race remaining stable, the lieutenant governor's race nearly tied, and the attorney general's race shifting in favor of Jason Miyares. Voters prioritize issues like the rising cost of living, immigration, and reproductive rights, with a slight preference for a Democratic majority in the House of Delegates. The poll reflects high voter engagement and close competition among candidates as the election approaches.