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Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia's next governor, capitalizing on President Donald Trump's unpopularity.
New Jersey and Virginia have a long standing pattern of electing governors from the party opposite from the sitting president.
In her campaign, Abigail Spanberger focused on jobs and the cost of living and emphasized her support for abortion rights.
President Donald Trump held telephone rallies in New Jersey and Virginia to mobilize voters on the eve of the Nov. 4 election.
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Obama blasts Trump ahead of Election Day in Virginia and New Jersey. Republicans keep it local
Former President Barack Obama is headlining rallies for Democrats running for governor in Virginia and New Jersey.
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) vowed to focus on partisanship and finding unity in her victory speech on Nov. 4.