Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's policies while campaigning for Rep. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's gubernatorial race.

Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris, in separate rallies on Saturday, called for Democrats to turn out to vote in Virginia's and New Jersey's races for governor and for the proposition that would redraw California's congressional map.

President Donald Trump is set to speak at a telephone rally late Friday on the eve of early voting in support of Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, Jack Ciattarelli.

Both Donald Trump and Democrats are seeking to make the New Jersey gubernatorial race a referendum on the other's shortcomings. So as the state continues to trend further to the right, will the GOP finally turn it red,

Democrat Mikie Sherrill battles to hold off Republican Jack Ciattarelli in tight contest for state’s governorship

The closely contested New Jersey governor's race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli has set new spending records and drawn political heavyweights, as both national parties seek an early gauge of voter sentiment nine months into Republican President Donald Trump's term.

New Jersey is set to declare a state of emergency starting at midnight on Nov. 1 in response to the Trump administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. Gov. Phil Murphy said the state of emergency would initiate a statewide response to ensure food access for the vulnerable.