Secular Triumphs in Virginia and New Jersey Herald Further Apostasy from Christ’s Social Reign
Portal Catholic News Agency reports on November 4, 2025, that Democratic candidates prevailed in Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, interpreting these results as a rejection of President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration and LGBT issues. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger became the first female governor after campaigning for abortion access and condemning conscience protections for religious hospitals, while her running mate Jay Jones faced controversy over violent rhetoric against political opponents. New Jersey’s Mikie Sherrill retained the governorship with support for late-term abortion and opposition to parental notification policies for gender-confused minors. Both states’ Catholic bishops issued vague statements about conscience formation without condemning the candidates’ anti-Catholic policy positions.





