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Newsom speaks as Proposition 50 projected to pass.

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Eliza Collins is a national political reporter for the Journal. The results of hotly contested races in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey offer insight not only into the priorities of local citizens but also broader voter sentiment toward President Trump’s second administration.

Proposition 50 is a ballot proposal appearing on California ballots that will determine whether the state will redraw its congressional voting districts to add as many as five Democrat-held seats to Congress.

Voters backed redrawing California’s congressional districts, countering Republican efforts in red states. Democrats won high-profile governors’ races in New Jersey and Virginia and notched other victories across the nation.

Mikie Sherrill speaks after FOX News projects she will become the next governor of New Jersey.

As the shutdown drags into Tuesday night, it will become the longest government closure in history — and it comes as election officials in several states will count ballots to determine off-year races.