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In New Jersey, the gubernatorial race was equally tight. Despite Republican optimism, Democratic sources maintained that the race was still within reach, hinging critically on get-out-the-vote efforts. Both candidates—Cheryl and Jack Ciattarelli—were locked in a statistical dead heat, underscoring the importance of organization and voter enthusiasm.
Virginia’s gubernatorial race also drew attention. The momentum favored Democrat Win. Sinema, with some polls favoring her, but the outcome remained uncertain, depending heavily on election-day ground operations. High-profile surrogates, such as Obama and Trump, were poised to campaign in their respective states to energize voters.