DNC Increases Spending in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania Races

Republicans and Democrats have poured money into this year’s New Jersey gubernatorial race, making it the most expensive election in state history.

(Left) Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli speaks in Raritan, N.J., on Nov. 12, 2021. (Right) Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) speaks during an event in the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 28, 2021. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; Mary Altaffer/ AP

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Oct. 21 said it pledged an additional $500,000 for get-out-the-vote operations in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races and judicial races in Pennsylvania.

The new six-figure pledge adds to the DNC’s more than $6 million investment into the Nov. 4 elections as the Democratic Party looks to buoy its momentum heading into the 2026 midterms.