GOP 's Chris Christie will win New Jersey governorship , CNN projects . Score: 7 CNN projects Republican McDonnell wins Virginia governor 's race . Houston voters could elect Texas city 's first openly gay mayor .
GOP 's Chris Christie will win New Jersey governorship , CNN projects . New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg turns back tough challenge . CNN projects Republican McDonnell wins Virginia governor 's race . Houston voters could elect Texas city 's first openly gay mayor .