Start Here Election 2025: The Races to Watch Tonight
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Nov 4, 2025 Avery Harper, the political director at ABC News, dissects the significance of the off-year elections, emphasizing voter turnout and anti-Trump mobilization. He explores pivotal races in New Jersey and Virginia, alongside the NYC mayoral contest's impact on Democratic unity. Patrick Rievel, ABC's foreign correspondent, sheds light on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, detailing the RSF siege and mass atrocities. Their combined insights highlight the intersections of domestic politics and global humanitarian issues.
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Off-Year Elections Reflect National Sentiment
- Off-year elections act as a referendum on the sitting president and administration.
- Turnout intensity, especially anti-Trump mobilization, can reshape state and local outcomes.
Affordability Drives New Jersey Governor Race
- New Jersey's governor's race centers on affordability and high taxes as winning issues.
- Republicans see pickup potential despite the state's recent Democratic presidential margins.
Virginia Follows Kitchen-Table Politics
- Virginia's governor contest highlights kitchen-table issues like housing and taxes to mobilize voters.
- Off-year patterns often favor the party not holding the presidency, complicating predictions.