Former President Barack Obama is set to visit New Jersey to campaign for Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill in the home stretch of the state’s contentious governor’s race. The news — first reported by NJ Advance Media — comes a few days after Obama publicly endorsed the congresswoman in her election against Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli.

President Obama will campaign for the two fellow Democrats running for governor this year – Virginia's Abigail Spanberger and New Jersey's Mikie Sherrill – on the final weekend of their respective races. Obama will headline rallies for the candidates on Saturday, Nov. 1 – three days before Election Day, according to FoxNews.com.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Rep. Mikie Sherrill and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger get Barack Obama's support in tight New Jersey and Virginia races.

Obama is lending his voice to radio and digital ads supporting Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), the Democratic nominee for governor.

The former president's appearance in the final stretch of Virginia and New Jersey’s gubernatorial races comes on the heels of his endorsement of both candidates last week.