Gubernatorial Races Have Bearing On 2016

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — Tuesday's highest-profile elections could have implications for 2016.

Republican Gov. Chris Christie won re-election in solid fashion in Democratic-leaning New Jersey, which makes an argument for a possible White House run.

Democrat Terry McAuliffe's gubernatorial victory in Virginia gives fellow Democrats a possible road map for success in the pivotal swing-voting state.