How are voters in Virginia, New Jersey and New York Metropolis feeling concerning the nation, the economic system and different points? Here is what we discovered from the ABC Information exit polls, carried out by SSRS.
This story can be up to date all through the night as polling numbers are available.
Virginia
The economic system is the largest situation for Virginia voters, by far:
About half of Virginia voters stated that the economic system was a very powerful situation dealing with the Commonwealth, whereas about 2 in 10 stated well being care was. Fewer — about 1 in 10 — stated immigration and schooling have been a very powerful points, whereas even fewer stated crime.
Extra on how Virginian voters are viewing the economic system:
Most Virginia voters stated federal authorities cuts are affecting their funds. About 6 in 10 Virginia voters stated that the federal authorities cuts this 12 months affected their household’s funds, together with about 2 in 10 who stated the cuts affected their funds “quite a bit.”
Most Virginia voters stated Virginia’s economic system is doing effectively, however few stated their private funds are enhancing. Almost 6 in 10 Virginia voters stated that the state of the Commonwealth’s economic system is “glorious” or “good,” whereas about 4 in 10 stated the economic system is “not so good” or “poor.”
However few Virginia voters stated their households are “getting forward” financially. Simply over 1 in 10 stated they have been getting forward, whereas about 6 in 10 stated they have been “holding regular” and a couple of quarter stated they have been “falling behind.”
Many citizens in Virginia are employed or have been beforehand employed by the federal authorities or as a federal contractor — lots of whom are at the moment furloughed.
Election Day marks the thirty fifth day of the federal government shutdown. Many federal staff have been furloughed; others have misplaced their jobs as a result of President Donald Trump’s steep cuts to the federal authorities. About 1 in 5 Virginia voters stated they both at the moment or have been beforehand employed by the federal authorities or as a federal contractor.
A voter fills of their poll for the 2025 Virginia election on the Fairfax County Authorities Heart polling place in Fairfax, Virginia, November 4, 2025.
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Different points:
- Simply over half of Virginia voters stated that the Trump administration’s actions on immigration enforcement have “gone too far.”
- About 6 in 10 Virginia voters stated that abortion needs to be authorized in all or most circumstances.
- A slim majority of Virginia voters stated that help for transgender rights in society have gone too far.
What Virginia voters have been on the lookout for in a gubernatorial candidate:
A couple of third of Virginia voters stated {that a} candidate who shares their values was the standard that mattered probably the most in deciding how they voted for governor, adopted by about 2 in 10 who stated that the candidate was trustworthy and reliable and one other roughly 2 in 10 who stated the candidate would work for folks like them. About the identical share stated they have been on the lookout for a candidate who would convey wanted change whereas fewer stated a candidate who had the correct expertise mattered probably the most.
Virginia voters are largely unfavorable concerning the state of the nation:
About 6 in 10 stated they’re both dissatisfied or indignant about the way in which issues are going within the nation in the present day — together with nearly 4 in 10 who stated they’re indignant. Nearly a 3rd stated they’re enthusiastic or glad.
New Jersey
Taxes and the economic system are a very powerful points for New Jersey voters:
About 4 in 10 New Jersey voters stated taxes have been a very powerful situation dealing with New Jersey in the present day, whereas one other roughly third of voters stated the economic system was. Fewer named well being care, immigration or crime.
Extra on how New Jersey voters are viewing the economic system:
About 6 in 10 New Jersey voters stated that the economic system within the state was doing “not so good” or “poor,” whereas about 4 in 10 stated it was “glorious” or “good.”
About 6 in 10 New Jersey voters stated their household’s monetary scenario was “holding regular,” whereas nearly 1 in 10 stated they have been “getting forward” and a couple of quarter have been falling behind.
New Jersey voters are largely unfavorable on property taxes, with roughly 7 in 10 saying they have been “a serious drawback” the place they stay.
Moreover, about 6 in 10 New Jersey voters stated electrical energy prices the place they stay have been “a serious drawback.”
Voters arrive at a polling website early on Election Day in Montclair, New Jersey, November 4, 2025.
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Different points:
- Simply over half of New Jersey voters stated that the Trump administration’s actions on immigration enforcement have “gone too far,” whereas half stated that the subsequent governor ought to cooperate with the Trump administration on immigration enforcement.
- Over 4 in 10 of New Jersey voters stated that help for transgender rights in society have “gone too far,” in keeping with preliminary exit polling. Roughly one other quarter stated they haven’t gone far sufficient and round 1 / 4 stated help for trans rights has been about proper.
What New Jersey voters have been on the lookout for in a gubernatorial candidate:
About 3 in 10 voters in New Jersey stated they have been on the lookout for a candidate for governor who would convey wanted change, whereas roughly 1 / 4 stated they wished a candidate who shared their values and about 2 in 10 stated they wished somebody who would work for folks like them. Barely fewer stated they wished a candidate who was trustworthy and reliable, whereas underneath 1 in 10 stated they sought a governor who was a robust chief.
Most New Jersey voters are unfavorable concerning the state of the nation:
About two-thirds of New Jersey voters stated they have been “dissatisfied” or “indignant” about the way in which issues are going within the nation in the present day — together with about 4 in 10 who stated they have been indignant. Nearly a 3rd stated they have been “enthusiastic” or “glad.”
Most New Jersey voters really feel political corruption is a giant situation within the state:
Round 9 in 10 New Jersey voters stated they suppose political corruption is an issue in New Jersey, together with over half who really feel it’s a “main drawback.”
New York Metropolis
Value of dwelling is a very powerful situation to New York Metropolis voters:
Greater than half of voters in New York Metropolis stated the price of dwelling was a very powerful situation dealing with the town, dwarfing the opposite points measured in preliminary ABC Information exit polling. Below 1 / 4 stated crime was a very powerful situation, adopted by about 1 in 10 who stated immigration. Single-digit percentages stated well being care or transportation have been most vital.
New York Metropolis voters on price of dwelling and the economic system:
- Virtually three-quarters of voters in New York Metropolis stated that the price of housing the place they stay is “a serious drawback.”
- About two-thirds of New York Metropolis voters stated that the town’s economic system was “not so good” or “poor,” whereas nearly a 3rd stated it was “glorious” or “good.”
- About 6 in 10 New York Metropolis voters stated their households have been “holding regular” financially, whereas a couple of quarter stated they have been falling behind and roughly one in six have been getting forward.
- About 6 in 10 New York Metropolis voters suppose elevating metropolis taxes would do extra to harm the town’s economic system. Roughly a 3rd stated elevating metropolis taxes would enhance the economic system.
Stickers studying “I am a future voter” can be found for kids as folks vote at a polling location in New York Metropolis, November 4, 2025.
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What New York Metropolis voters have been on the lookout for in a mayoral candidate:
New York Metropolis voters are pretty divided in what candidate qualities mattered most to them. A couple of quarter stated they most wished a mayor who would convey wanted change, whereas about 2 in 10 stated they most sought somebody with the correct expertise or somebody who would work for folks like them. Fewer stated they most valued a mayor who was trustworthy and reliable or who was a robust chief.
Methodology
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