Virginia unofficial gubernatorial returns are: Democratic 1,023,334; Republican 910,023; independent 42,968.
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Unofficial New Jersey gubernatorial returns are: Democratic 1,152,347; Republican 948,372; Education not Corruption 26,422; Libertarian 13,700; Green 11,179; Legalize Marijuana 8,603; One New Jersey 4,914; Repeal NJDEP 3,762; Socialist Workers 2,023; Socialist 1,850.
Unofficial returns for New York city mayor are: Republican 648,920; Democratic 477,903; Independence 74,715; Conservative 14,982; Green 7,901; Rent is Too High 4,341; Libertarian 3,105; Socialist Workers 2,568; Education 1,551. “Rent is Too High” and “Education” are labels for independent candidates, not organized parties.
On November 7, the US Supreme Court again declined to say whether it will hear the Texas redistricting case (can a state redistrict congressional districts in the middle of the decade for partisan reasons?). The case is now on conference for November 10, with results to be announced November 14.
A Maxon-Dixon Poll released November 4 shows the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia with 45%, the Republican nominee with 44%, and independent Russell Potts at 4%.