Voters are heading to the polls today in several states, with governors races on the ballot in two states, legislature elections in three states, municipal elections in 64 cities/counties, and ballot measures in five states (Colorado, Maine, New York, Ohio, and Texas). Notable races include:
- Kentucky: Governor Andy Beshear (D) is seeking a second term, challenged by Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R).
- Mississippi: Governor Tate Reeves (R) is seeking a second term, challenged by Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley (D). All 174 seats in the legislature (house and senate) are also up for election. Republicans currently control the Senate 36-15, and the House 76-40.
- New Jersey: All 120 seats in the General Assembly (house and senate) are up for election. Democrats currently control the Senate 25-15, and the House 46-34.
- Rhode Island: Special election for the 1st congressional district, formerly held by David Cicilline (D), who resigned in May to lead the Rhode Island Foundation.
- Virginia: All 140 seats in the General Assembly (house and senate) are up for election. Democrats currently control the Senate 22-18, Republicans currently control the House 52-48.
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