From Washington: What This Year's Governor Races Can Reveal About Next Year's Midterms

The Fox News Rundown

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🗓️ 7 September 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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While there is already considerable focus on next year’s midterm elections, two high-profile gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia this fall could serve as early indicators for what may happen in 2026, when Republicans and Democrats will complete for control of Congress. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, shares his ratings for these high-stakes races and what they may reveal about voter sentiment. Later, he discusses how redistricting could significantly impact the 2026 House map. Later, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) discusses her Senate campaign, as well as her legislative accomplishments from her time in the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:03.9	Sunday, September 7th, 2025. I'm Jared Halpern. Americans head to the poll soon in a couple of races with big midterm consequences.
1:13.6	I think there were some maybe some concerning, realigning trends for Democrats in like Northern New Jersey and some, you know,
1:20.6	working class places that were historically very democratic but are pretty diverse and you saw some real swings toward Republicans in those
1:29.8	places. And a 2026 candidate makes her case for an opening in the Senate. I'm going to continue
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