2025 Gubernatorial Elections (Ricky's Future Elections)

Background
Despite President Trump being disapproved of nation wide, Republicans were able to break even, winning New Jersey in an upset, but losing Virginia to the Democrats. Despite New Jersey voting for Biden by double digits, Republicans were able to flip it, which was a hopeful sign to Republicans for the midterms.

New Jersey
Incumbent Governor Phil Murphy was term limited an unable to run for re-election. His opponent in 2021, Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican primary unopposed, while Stephen Sweeny won the Democratic primary very narrowly.

Republican Primary
After narrowly losing the race in 2021, Ciattarelli soon after announced his intention to run. He faced zero challengers in the Republican primary. Candidates
 * Jack Ciattarelli, former State Assemblyman and nominee for Governor in 2021

Democratic Primary
After losing re-election in an upset in 2021, Sweeney announced his bid for the Governors. Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly Craig Coughlin announced in early 2025, followed by US Representative Andy Kim. State Senator Lisa Stewart also announced her bid, followed by businesswoman Jennifer Collins and State Assemblyman Dale Stephens. Kim was the original frontrunner, however Sweeney took the later on, and won the primary narrowly. Shortly after winning the primary, it was revealed that Sweeney supporters hacked into the Kim campaign's headquarters to gather information. This hurt Sweeney in the general election. Candidates
 * Andy Kim, US Representative from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district
 * Steve Sweeney, Former President of the New Jersey Senate
 * Craig Coughlin, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly
 * Lisa Steward, State Senator
 * Dale Stephens, State Assemblyman
 * Jennifer Collins, Businesswoman

Virginia
Incumbent Governor Glenn Youngkin was term limited and could not seek re-election. The Lieutenant Governor, Winsome Sears, won the Republican convention while Jennifer Wexton won the Democratic primary unoppossed.

Republican Convention
Nominee Eliminated
 * Winsome Sears, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
 * Amanda Chase, former State Senator

Democratic Primary

 * Jennifer Wexton, US Representative from Virginia's 10th congressional district
 * Lee Carter, former State Delegate