President Trump figures in the contests in New Jersey and Virginia, and in a California redistricting measure. Bomb threats briefly closed some polling places in New Jersey, but officials said the threats weren’t credible.

The first polls will close Tuesday night in Virginia, where the state will elect a new governor, one of several major races throughout the country.

While Tuesday's elections don't involve the presidency or control of Congress, there are plenty of intriguing statewide and local races and ballot measures to watch.

Elections in New Jersey, Virginia, California and elsewhere are the first big opportunity since Trump's 2024 victory to gauge voter sentiment.

A high-stakes governors race in New Jersey, one of two gubernatorial contests on Tuesday, has tightened in the runup to Election Day. Democrats' pick, former Navy helicopter pilot Rep. Mikie Sherrill, still maintains her lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli in his third try for the governor's mansion.

President Donald Trump made a last-minute push to boost Republican turnout in Tuesday's races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, but he only mentioned one GOP hopeful by name.

Nate Silver says this one poll gets an A+ for accuracy in election predictions. Who do they say wins the NJ race for governor? Check it out.

The latest polls show Democratic Mikie Sherrill leading over Republican Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a closer look at the race.