2025 United States Gubernatorial Election (Pear's Future Elections)

The 2025 United States Gubernatorial Elections took place following Joe Biden's second term. The country faced continuing inflation and a poor economy. As such, Republican's made a net one gain in the National Governors association, winning an open seat in New Jersey. As well, Republicans held their open seat in Virginia.

New Jersey
Incumbent Governor Phil Murphy was not able to seek re-election to a third term in office. Former President of the New Jersey Senate won a very heated Democratic primary whilst former State Assemblyman and 2021 gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican nomination. The race between the two was very close, with most polls showing Sweeney with a narrow lead. However, on election day, Ciattarelli lead by around 6,000 votes, a lead he kept until the final results came in which made him the winner by a very narrow margin.

Democratic Primary
Nominee Eliminated in Primary
 * Stephen Sweeney, former President of the New Jersey Senate (2010-2022)
 * Sheila Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey (2018-2026)
 * Gurbir Guwal, former New Jersey Attorney General (2018-2021)
 * Andy Kim, United States Representative from New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District since 2019
 * Craig Franklin, businessman, political lobbyist

Republican Primary
Nominee
 * Jack Ciattarelli, former State Assemblyman and nominee for Governor in 2021

Virginia
Incumbent Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin was unable to run for re-election to a second term. Republican Jason Miyares, the Virginia Attorney General, won the Republican primary while former Congresswoman Elaine Luria won the Democratic primary. In the general election, Miyares defeated Luria by a 2 point margin.

Republican Primary
Nominee Eliminated in Primary
 * Jason Miyares, Virginia Attorney General
 * Amanda Chase, former State Senator and candidate for Governor in 2021

Democratic Primary
Nominee Eliminated in Primary
 * Elaine Luria, former United States Representative from Virginia's 2nd congressional district (2019-2023)
 * Lee Carter, former State Delegate (2018-2022) and candidate for Governor in 2021
 * Justin Fairfax, former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (2018-2022) and candidate for Governor in 2021
 * Douglas Byron, businessman
 * Ralph Northam, former Governor of Virginia (2018-2022)