2025 United States gubernatorial elections
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Party Republican Democratic
2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election2025 Virginia gubernatorial election
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United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 4, 2025, in two states, New Jersey and Virginia. These elections form part of the 2025 United States elections. The last gubernatorial elections for New Jersey and Virginia were in 2021. Both incumbents are in-eligible to run for re-election due to term limits. More states may hold elections due to a gubernatorial vacancy (depending on a state's constitution) or recall of a governor.[1][2]

Race summary

State Governor Party First elected Last race Status Candidates
New Jersey Phil Murphy Democratic 2017 51.2% D Term-limited
Virginia Glenn Youngkin Republican 2021 50.6% R Term-limited

New Jersey

Main article: 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election

Governor Phil Murphy was re-elected to a second term in 2021 with 51.2% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the New Jersey Constitution in 2025 and cannot seek re-election for a third consecutive term. Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop and former New Jersey Senate president Stephen Sweeney are running for the Democratic nomination.[5][6] Former state assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who was the 2021 Republican gubernatorial nominee, and state senator Jon Bramnick are seeking the Republican nomination.[4][3]

Virginia

Main article: 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election

Governor Glenn Youngkin was elected in 2021 with 50.6% of the vote. He will be term-limited by the Virginia Constitution in 2025 and cannot seek re-election for a second consecutive term. Attorney General Jason Miyares and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears have been mentioned as potential Republican gubernatorial candidates.[9][10] U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district Abigail Spanberger and Richmond mayor Levar Stoney have publicly declared their intent to seek the Democractic nomination.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli". 6abc Philadelphia. Associated Press. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "Term Limits on Governor". U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Wildstein, David (January 27, 2024). "Bramnick joins race for N.J. governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "After Conceding, Jack Ciattarelli Says He Will Run Again for NJ Governor in 2025".
  5. ^ a b Wildstein, David (April 11, 2023). "Fulop announces bid for Governor in 2025". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Racioppi, Dustin (December 11, 2023). "Sweeney enters NJ governor's race after upset loss as Senate president". Politico. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Rankin, Sarah (November 13, 2023). "Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor instead of seeking reelection to the House". AP News. The Associated Press. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Associated Press (December 4, 2023). "Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announces run for Virginia governor in 2025". ABC News. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  9. ^ Oliver, Ned (March 9, 2023). "Who's (already) running for Virginia governor". Axios. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  10. ^ Manchester, Julia (November 29, 2021). "Winsome Sears to begin historic new chapter as Virginia lt. governor". The Hill. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
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