Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are facing off in a hotly contested race to be New Jersey’s next governor.

Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat and former Virginia congresswoman, has for months been favored over her Republican opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor.

CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.

Polling suggests Mamdani, who is known for his progressive policies, has a strong lead against the former New York governor.

Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in a series of closely watched elections that will test the political climate less than a year after Donald Trump’s dramatic return to the White House.