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Track live New Jersey governor race results and see how candidates are doing.

The former vice president was a key architect of the war on terror and Iraq war.

About 7 in 10 Americans are spending more on groceries compared to last year.

The Trump administration has committed to partially funding SNAP with a $4.65 billion payment, but the funding could take up to several months, officials said.

One of 2025’s major elections could have major implications for the midterms.

The off-year race is often viewed as a bellwether for the midterms.

Republican Jack Ciattarelli has cut into Sherrill's lead as Election Day nears.

Mamdani has remained the front-runner since his upset victory in June's primary

Though it is "off-year" voting, officials should be on alert, the bulletin said.

Ohio mom Trista Ball’s son’s Head Start early education program was temporarily suspended Monday amid the government shutdown.

The topics include Trump's "Golden Dome" shield and alleged drug boat strikes.

Boebert dressed as a Mexican woman and her boyfriend as an ICE agent.

He said the U.S. might attack Nigeria, cut aid if Christians weren't protected.

The lawsuit comes as Dr. George Tidmarsh was placed on leave from the FDA.

That could mean calling the House back in session for the first time in weeks.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli face off in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election -- a high-stakes test of political momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Marsha Espinosa, a former Department of Homeland Security official, and Ramesh Ponnuru, an ABC News political contributor, discuss what they will be watching during tomorrow's elections.

Trump, who wanted to attend arguments, says it's the "most important" case ever.

Sources signal she's expected to announce a decision after the Prop 50 vote.

Earle-Sears has continued the Youngkin administration's focus on the issue.

ABC News contributor Douglas Brinkley discusses past elections, and how those results could serve as a predictor for Tuesday's key races.

ABC News' Political Director Averi Harper discusses Tuesday's key races and the ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll on what Americans think about the economy and leadership in the country.

President Trump says he "won't be extorted" by Democrats to reopen the government, signaling that he has no plans to negotiate as the government shutdown is set to enter its sixth week.

ABC News is taking a look at the 2026 midterms, now just one year away.

Republican activists are trying to rally voters behind the practice.

Most say Trump isn't committed to protecting freedom of the press, other rights.

New districts means both parties have to rethink what seats are competitive.

Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University, and New York Post's Hannah Fierick discuss their predictions for the elections on Nov. 4.

Jersey's race for governor at a rally in Newark on Saturday, saying the "country and our politics are in a pretty dark place right now."

The transportation secretary told ABC News safety is the top priority.

Democrat wants Trump to negotiate a funding deal that fixes health care.

This is rush transcript of "This Week" airing November 2.

Pollsters are tracking key swing groups that could tip the 2026 midterms.

"The theme of affordability is pretty widespread across these elections."

Over 6 in 10 say Trump and GOP are out of touch. Even more say that about Dems.

The Democrat heavyweights aided Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger.

Former President Barack Obama called New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Saturday to praise his campaign and offer to be a "sounding board" in the future, two sources confirmed to ABC News.  In the 30-minute phone call, first reported by The New York Times, Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success and the two discussed the challenges of staffing a new administration and accomplishing Mamdani's campaign promises. "Your campaign has been impressive to watch," Obama told Mamdani, according to the sources. It was the second phone conversation the two have had, and they also discussed potentially meeting after the election, the sources said.  The call came amid Obama's East Coast tour on Saturday to rally with gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey.  In contrast to statewide contests, Obama doesn't tend to endorse in municipal elections. But his silence on the New York City mayoral race was notable as...

Emeritus professor of political science Bruce Miroff, PH.D., from the University at Albany, discusses President Donald Trump’s call to end the Senate filibuster.

Former President Barack Obama is set to headline separate rallies on Saturday for New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill and Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger.

Democrats slammed the event held as millions lose food benefits.

Gina Plata-Nino, the SNAP director for the Food Research and Action Center, breaks down the heated debate over funding the SNAP food program.

Many states have allocated millions of dollars to food banks.

The Republican nominee speaks candidly with ABC News' Linsey Davis.

California Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks discusses California’s closely-watched redistricting measure, Proposition 50.

CEO of Bread for the City George A. Jones joins ABC News Live to discuss developments in funding for the SNAP food assistance program amid the government shutdown.

SNAP benefits will run dry this weekend; ACA open enrollment begins.

After threatening land attacks, Donald Trump said he hadn't made a decision.

"I hope she may one day see things as I do," the vice president said.

Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party, said under the new maps it will take a Texan who is Black five votes to equate the voting power of one white Texan.

Texas GOP Chair Abraham George discusses key ballot issues in this year's election.