Key Races and Measures in Upcoming November 4 Elections

Voters across the United States are preparing for a series of significant state and local elections scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. These elections will serve as an early indicator of public sentiment toward President Donald Trump's second-term agenda.

In New Jersey, the gubernatorial race features Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a four-term U.S. representative and former Navy helicopter pilot, against Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman who narrowly lost to outgoing Democratic Governor Phil Murphy in 2021. Ciattarelli has received backing from President Trump.

Virginia's gubernatorial contest sees Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears facing off against Democratic former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger. The campaign has been marked by discussions on President Trump's policies, including the "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax and spending measure and the dismissal of federal workers, many of whom reside in northern Virginia.

In New York City, the mayoral race includes Democratic state legislator Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani's primary victory over Cuomo energized the party's progressive wing, while Cuomo has garnered endorsements from figures like Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.

California voters will decide on Proposition 50, a ballot measure proposing new congressional district boundaries that could shift up to five Republican-held U.S. House seats to Democratic control. This initiative is a response to a recent Texas redistricting plan aimed at increasing Republican representation in Congress.

In Pennsylvania, voters will cast ballots on whether to retain three justices from the state Supreme Court's 5-2 Democratic majority. The outcome could influence future rulings on election disputes, particularly in the 2028 presidential race.

Other notable contests include the Virginia Attorney General race, where Republican incumbent Jason Miyares seeks re-election against Democrat Jay Jones, and a special election in Texas's 18th congressional district to fill the seat left vacant by the late Democratic U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner. Additionally, control of the Minnesota Senate and Virginia House of Delegates is at stake, along with various state ballot measures and mayoral elections in cities such as Detroit, Pittsburgh, Jersey City, and Buffalo.

These elections are expected to provide insight into the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.