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Democrats Win In Virginia, New Jersey; Bloomberg Rolls
Democrats emerged victorious in Tuesday's off-year elections, holding onto the governorships in New Jersey and Virginia. In New York City, however, Michael Bloomberg (R) scored a record-breaking win over Democrat Fernando Ferrer.
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| Va. Governor -- 99% Precincts |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
 Kaine (D) |
1,021,678 |
51% |
| Kilgore (R) |
909,445 |
46% |
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| N.J. Governor -- 97% Precincts |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| Corzine (D) |
1,152,347 |
53% |
| Forrester (R) |
948,372 |
43% |
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| NYC Mayor -- 100% Precincts |
| Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| Bloomberg (R) |
723,635 |
59% |
| Ferrer (D) |
477,903 |
39% |
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POLL TRACK: Matching Real Election Results With Poll Predictions
Candidates didn't spring for exit results, but each race was heavily covered by statewide pollsters. Poll Track compares their numbers with the actual returns to gauge just how accurate those predictions can be.
 CAMPAIGN 2005 POLLING
AD SPOTLIGHT: Inside Bloomberg's Media Blitz
New York City's mayor spent more than $60 million of his personal fortune on re-election, and about $30 million of that on ads. Find out where it all went.
CAMPAIGN 2005 ADS
CHUCK TODD: What 2005 Means For Bush & Republicans
The GOP hopes Tuesday's returns will be a wake-up call for the White House, but focusing just on the president ignores big signals from the states.
ON THE TRAIL ARCHIVES
CHARLIE COOK: Win, Lose Or Draw
For Republicans, pulling out a statewide victory anywhere -- red state or blue state, it does not matter -- would at least slow the snowballing anxiety and pessimism that is pervading the party.
OFF TO THE RACES ARCHIVES
2005 Campaign Tip Sheets: background details on the candidates and races, with previous campaign ads, poll numbers and more.
Virginia
New Jersey
NYC
Calif.-05
Calif.-48
Ohio-02
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