Two gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia will receive a lot of attention . In 2008 , the governors races foretold the 2010 Republican midterm sweep . Polls showed New Jersey Gov . Chris Christie with a 56 % approval rating . A Quinnipiac University survey released Wednesday indicated the first term U.S. senator would be the favorite candidate as the 2013 Virginia gubernatorial campaign gets under way . Virginia Sen. Mark Warner may run for his old job as governor of Virginia .
Two gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia will receive a lot of attention . In 2008 , the governors races foretold the 2010 Republican midterm sweep . Polls showed New Jersey Gov . Chris Christie with a 56 % approval rating . Virginia Sen. Mark Warner may run for his old job as governor of Virginia .