In the U.S. gubernatorial elections held on November 4, 2025, Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia's first female governor. On the same day, Democrat Mikie Sherrill won against Republican Jack Ciattarelli to become the governor of New Jersey. Additionally, Democrat Zohran Mamdani was elected as the mayor of New York City, having previously criticized his opponent Andrew Cuomo for close ties with the crypto industry and promising stricter crypto asset regulations if elected. These victories in key states suggest potential challenges for the Republican Party in maintaining congressional control in 2026, which could impact the Trump administration's policy agenda.