Live updates: Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor's race; NYC reports major turnout

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger has been elected governor of Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ, becoming the first woman to serve as governor of the commonwealth. 

Voters there and in several other states cast ballots Tuesday in elections that will shed light on how Americans feel about President Trump's second term and the Republican and Democratic parties.

Polls close next in New Jersey at 8 p.m., then 9 p.m. in New York City and at 11 p.m. EST in California.

New York City's mayoral race has drawn massive turnout, with elections officials saying it is at a 30-year high with three hours of voting remaining. 

Here's what you should watch for on Election Day.

Some lawmakers are hoping Election Day is the hurdle standing in the way of reopening the government. The Senate on Tuesday failed to reopen the federal government for the 14th time, as the shutdown tied with the 2018-19 closure as the longest in U.S. history. 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is still top of mind for lawmakers. The White House said Tuesday it is complying with a judge's order to tap into a contingency fund, clarifying earlier comments from President Trump after he signaled he would not do so.

High-profile figures on both sides of the aisle are also mourning former Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday, after his family announced he died Monday at age 84. 

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