Virginia, Democrats and Election Day
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Tuesday night's election was a major victory for Democrats and showed a marked shift in the country from a year ago.
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year.
Today’s election results could signal the nation’s political direction – from governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia to New York City’s high-profile mayoral contest. Here are the results.
Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia reportedly won't seek re-election, leaving Democrats with multiple open congressional seats ahead of the March primary election.
Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's first Muslim mayor, while Abigail Spanberger will become Virginia's first female governor. Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey's first female Democratic governor.
While attention has been paid largely to the competitive race for New Jersey governor, Garden State voters should also know that the entire General Assembly is up for grabs in November's general election.
Democrats hold a 33-32 advantage in the state Senate, but the resignation of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell and the death of Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson have left two spots open. Tuesday's outcomes could solidify the DFL's one-seat majority or hand the chamber over to the GOP.
New York City voters are choosing their next mayor, as Zohran Mamdani faces former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a generational battle between Democrats while Republican Curtis Sliwa tries to land a massive up