New Jersey and Virginia have a long standing pattern of electing governors from the party opposite from the sitting president.

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday she believes she has a mandate to fulfill campaign promises of making the state more affordable, and the Democrat is dialing back on her criticism of Republican President Donald Trump for now.

The party won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia; held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court seats; and saw Trump-endorsed candidates lose several contests.

Democrats have shown up in greater numbers than Republicans in early voting as a close race for governor between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli comes to a close.

Alicia Menendez, Co-Host of ‘The Weeknight’ on MSNBC and John  Heilemann, Puck News Senior Political Columnist joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to last night's election result across the country which saw swing in Latino voters against the Republican agenda,

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.

High-profile races are unfolding across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia.In California, voters will consider a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.

All eyes are on New Jersey and Virginia this week, where gubernatorial contests could show which party has the edge.