New Jersey and Virginia have a long standing pattern of electing governors from the party opposite from the sitting president.

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday she believes she has a mandate to fulfill campaign promises of making the state more affordable, and the Democrat is dialing back on her criticism of Republican President Donald Trump for now.

The party won gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia; held three Pennsylvania Supreme Court seats; and saw Trump-endorsed candidates lose several contests.

Alicia Menendez, Co-Host of ‘The Weeknight’ on MSNBC and John  Heilemann, Puck News Senior Political Columnist joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to last night's election result across the country which saw swing in Latino voters against the Republican agenda,

High-profile races are unfolding across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia.In California, voters will consider a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.

All eyes are on New Jersey and Virginia this week, where gubernatorial contests could show which party has the edge.

While other Democrats have tried to address their party’s failings with new strategies, Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey are hoping to once again tap into anger at the president.