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Democrats win key governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia as party tries to snap its post-Trump slump
The results mark a turnaround for Democrats in two states where the party has faced setbacks in recent years — especially during last year's presidential race, when Mr. Trump significantly boosted hi...

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Democrats expand majority in Virginia House of Delegates, building on statewide wins
How voters shifted in Virginia, New Jersey and New York elections
Democrats sweep key races in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey, gaining momentum ahead of 2026 midterms: Key takeaways
Democrats swept three high-profile contests — in New York City, Virginia, and New Jersey — giving the party a significant morale boost ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party's path forward
Democrats hit back and a winning message - four election night takeaways
Live updates: GOP takes stock after election sweep; Trump tariffs face skeptical Supreme Court
Trump on Wednesday morning partly blamed the GOP for the losses, suggesting the ongoing government shutdown and his name not being on the ballot were contributing factors.

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Democrats roll to victory as Trump blames GOP losses on shutdown: Recap
Election results not good for Republicans, says Trump, after Mamdani wins New York mayoral race

Whoopi Goldberg tells Democratic Party leadership to 'get out of the way' of its own candidates

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg said Wednesday that the Democratic Party must step aside to let candidates "shine" after recent wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York elections.

Full list of Democratic victories as party pulls off upsets nationwide

The Democrats dominated the first major election day since Donald Trump became president with a series of victories

‘We’re baaaaaack’: Virginia Democrats suddenly in firm control going into 2026

Democrats went into Election Day holding 51 House of Delegates seats. They emerged with at least 64, according to unofficial results. Four those flips occurred in Hampton Roads districts.

Inside Jay Jones and the Democrats’ late surge to upset wins across Virginia, from the suburbs to the shore

Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia drove Democratic gains as the political map shifted blue and Republicans saw reduced turnout in traditional strongholds.

Virginia Democratic AG candidate scores victory, despite text message scandal

Jay Jones faced calls to drop out of the race in September after violent text messages he sent in 2022 resurfaced.
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Gov. Youngkin shares what he believes caused the Democratic sweep in Virginia statewide elections

Virginia Democrats are celebrating a sweeping victory, flipping 13 seats in the House of Delegates and securing what Speaker Don Scott called "the largest Democratic majority since 1987."

Virginia Results Map Shows Where Abigail Spanberger Won Election

Virginia's biggest counties delivered Spanberger's double-digit victory, which saw her making strong gains in suburban areas.

Democrats widen majority in Virginia state House to maintain legislative control

Virginia’s off-year elections have long served as a test of voter sentiment after a president takes office, and this year’s contests carry added weight.
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Virginia Democrats picked up 13 House seats on Election Night in ‘big blue wave’

Virginia just went through a big blue wave on election night, as the Commonwealth saw a Democratic sweep Tuesday.
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