New polls show tightening races in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial contests, presenting caution signs for Democrats Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger, who have led most surveys but now face closer margins against Republicans Jack Ciattarelli and Winsome Earle-Sears. In New Jersey, some polls show Sherrill in a dead heat with Ciattarelli, echoing his 2021 surge. In Virginia, Spanberger’s lead has narrowed amid new controversy. With Election Day weeks away, both parties are ramping up voter turnout efforts in these low-turnout, off-year races. While blue states and Trump’s low approval favor Democrats, Republicans are hopeful that polls, as before, may be underestimating their strength. https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-get-warning-signs-virginia-new-jersey-10872419 #NJElection #VAGov #Polls #Election2025 #MikieSherrill #AbigailSpanberger #JackCiattarelli #WinsomeEarleSears #PoliticalTrends #BlueStates