"Both parties blame the other for rising electricity prices. Washington lawmakers are watching closely with the midterms in mind."
"Closely watched gubernatorial campaigns in Virginia and New Jersey are serving as testing grounds for how candidates will use surging electricity prices to their advantage in next year’s midterm elections.
The off-year elections in both states have long been seen as previews of the midterms and measures of parties’ standing among voters. What’s different this year is the unprecedented spike in U.S. electricity demand — and voters’ concerns about soaring energy prices.
In New Jersey, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will face Republican Jack Ciattarelli. In Virginia, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger will face Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Both Democrats are favored to win in most polling."
Timothy Cama and Adam Aton report for E&E News October 28, 2025.
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