The big news so far... In New Jersey, the Associated Press is calling the governor's race for Republican challenger Chris Christie! In Virginia, all three top offices were won by Republicans. This is incredible!

Could this be the first fallout from Obama's efforts to "transform" America? Americans want good government, not a left-wing takeover.

Here's what the AP is saying:

Republicans surged to victory in governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday, wresting control from Democrats in both states as independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for the GOP. It was a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year.

Conservative Republican Bob McDonnell's victory in the Virginia governor's race over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and moderate Republican Chris Christie's ouster of unpopular New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine was a double-barreled triumph for a party looking to rebuild after being booted from power in national elections in 2006 and 2008.

Here are the races. Please add your comments and check back for more results:

2179 of 2,516 precincts reporting:

VA Governor:
Bob McDonnell (R): 61%
Creigh Deeds (D): 39%

VA Lt. Governor:
Bill Bolling (R): 59%
Jody Wagner (D): 41%

VA Attorney General:
Ken Cuccinelli (R): 60%
Stephen Shannon (D): 40%

New Jersey Results

4507 of 6305 precincts reporting:

NJ Governor:
Chris Christie (R): 50%
Jon Corzine (D): 44%

NY-23 Results

84% Reporting

Doug Hoffman (C): 46%
Bill Owens (D): 49%

Update: Here's the RNC Statement on VA races

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:

"Tonight, Republicans made history in Virginia. In a state that had been in the Democrats' column after the 2008 election - and in DNC Chairman Tim Kaine's own backyard - Republicans swept all three top state offices in Virginia for the first time since 1997. These significant victories speak to the fantastic campaigns run by Republicans across the Commonwealth and the voters' clear rejection of liberal tax and spend policies that Washington Democrats are trying to force on Americans.

"Governor-elect Bob McDonnell's common-sense conservative message of less spending, lower taxes and more responsible government clearly resonated with voters. His opposition to the Democrats' plans for higher taxes, government-run health care and a job-killing 'cap and trade' bill was rewarded by Virginia voters with a victory tonight.

"Lt. Governor Bill Bolling was reelected tonight to be Virginia's chief job creation officer and continue promoting a legislative agenda that focuses on the things we Republicans believe in - keeping government small, improving the quality of health care for Virginians, and keeping taxes low for families and businesses to make certain that Virginia remains a great place to do business.

"Virginia voters' selection of Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli to be Virginia's top law enforcement officer ensures that public safety will be a top priority in the Commonwealth, Virginia's second amendment rights will be protected and small businesses will be sheltered from excessive regulation.

"This is the first time since 1997 that the Republican Party has swept all three top state offices in Virginia and I believe that it highlights the desire of Virginians to have strong Republican leadership guiding their Commonwealth.

"The Republican Party's overwhelming victory in Virginia is a blow to President Obama and the Democrat Party. It sends a clear signal that voters have had enough of the president's liberal agenda. The Republican Party and our grassroots supporters have renewed strength in Virginia, and I look forward to working with Governor-elect McDonnell and Republicans across the state to build on our momentum."