Debate over energy costs fuels clear divide in New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races
October 31, 2025
Climbing monthly electricity bills, a growing stressor on U.S. families as demand surges for energy, have emerged as a significant issue in the nation’s only two elections for governor this year and as a test on the political parties’ messages for next year’s midterms. Virginia and New Jersey are less than a week away from electing their next governors in campaigns being closely watched for signs of the electorate’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s second term as well as the Democrats’ effort to respond after their national defeat in 2024.