Tuesday will feature the first major elections of President Donald Trump’s second term. Here’s when the last polls will close in the four major races on election night, and what to expect from vote reporting.

Voters head to the polls next week in California, Virginia and New Jersey among other states. Senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro explain what they are watching in these elections — and what voters’ choices might say about the political moment.

Plus, Democrats look to their gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia for a boost of momentum.

A new poll from Trafalgar/InsiderAdvantage conducted October 28 shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger, former U.S. representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district, leading Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the state's lieutenant governor, 46 percent to 42 percent—a 4-point margin.

Undecided voters still may play a major role in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, where the Democratic candidate has held a small lead in polling.

Texans will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, to vote on state constitutional amendments and local elections. Here’s a guide to where, when and how to cast your vote in Houston and Southeast Texas.

The election stands as one of the nation’s most closely watched races, with implications for national party strategy and midterms.