In the final hours before the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections, former President Donald Trump made a significant impact by hosting tele-rallies and endorsing candidates, shaping the political landscape in these crucial races.
In Virginia, the hotly contested gubernatorial race saw Democrat Abigail Spanberger facing off against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Spanberger, who has consistently led in most polls, faced a setback when text messages from Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones suggesting violence against Republicans resurfaced, casting a shadow over her campaign. On the other hand, Earle-Sears received a boost from Trump’s tele-rally, where he spoke highly of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli but did not mention Earle-Sears by name.
Meanwhile, in New Jersey, the battle for the governor’s mansion between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli was intensified by Trump’s endorsement of Ciattarelli. Polls indicated a neck-and-neck race, adding to the suspense of the election.
Trump’s involvement in these races did not stop at endorsements and tele-rallies. He also took to social media to press on energy and gas prices as a final campaign pitch for Republican candidates, emphasizing the potential benefits of voting Republican for affordability.
In a surprising move, Trump endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor, while attacking Zohran Mamdani, warning that a victory for Mamdani would jeopardize federal funding for the city. Cuomo, who cast his ballot with his family, expressed optimism about his chances in the mayoral election.
As the elections unfolded, reports emerged of voting machines going down in three red districts of New Jersey, causing disruptions on Election Day.
The influence of Trump’s last-minute campaigning and endorsements has injected a new level of intensity and uncertainty into the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, setting the stage for potentially dramatic outcomes.
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References:
1. NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/trump-hosts-tele-rallies-virginia-new-jersey-candidates-election-eve-rcna241690
2. The Hill: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5586940-virginia-gubernatorial-race-spanberger-earle/
3. Breitbart: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/04/presler-voting-machines-down-in-three-red-districts-of-new-jersey-as-election-day-heats-up
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