In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern preview the upcoming off-cycle elections in the United States. As Virginia and New Jersey look to elect new Governors, they dissect the national political environment and the state of the races. Are Democrats well-positioned to take back the Virginia Governor’s Mansion? Is New Jersey becoming a swing state after the narrower presidential contest there? In New York City, is Zohran Mamdani poised to win, despite Independent runs? And what is the state of the 2026 midterm races with one year to go? All these questions and more answered in this week’s episode.