US EditionDavid Jolly Optimistic After Democrats Dominate Election Day
Democrats face key gubernatorial, mayoral, and judicial races in multiple states to regain momentum after 2024 losses, aiming for a stronger position in the 2026 midterms.
- On Tuesday, Democrats swept the three biggest contested elections, with Mikie Sherrill projected to become New Jersey’s governor and Abigail Spanberger winning Virginia’s governorship.
- As off-year contests, these races are widely viewed as an early litmus test of public opinion and a preview for next year’s 2026 midterm elections, while Ken Martin said victories would fuel Democrats’ momentum.
- With 91 percent of votes tallied, Zohran Mamdani had 1,036,051 votes, the highest mayoral tally since 1965; by 95 percent, Mikie Sherrill led New Jersey with 1,792,760 votes and 56.2 percent, while at 97 percent, Abigail Spanberger had 1,961,990 votes and 57.5 percent in Virginia.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday’s results were a rebuke to President Donald Trump, claiming, `The cruelty, chaos, and greed that define MAGA radicalism and are skyrocketing costs were firmly rejected by the American people.`
- California amendment allows the Democratic legislature to redraw maps starting with the 2026 elections, potentially costing Republicans five House seats and prompting more direct involvement from President Donald Trump next year.
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David Jolly optimistic after Democrats dominate Election Day
Do off-year elections in New Jersey, New York and Virginia that saw Democrats win multiple races up and down the ballot have any predictive value regarding next year’s race for Florida Governor? Democratic candidate David Jolly believes so. In a memo sent out as the results of those out-of-state races became clear, the former Republican Congressman’s campaign expressed optimism that voters here are also ready to deviate from the GOP. He said vot…
Democrats Win Key Races: 5 Takeaways From Election Day 2025 - The Thinking Conservative News
Democrats won in key blue-state races amid a government shutdown, mayoral clashes, and heated redistricting battles during the off-year election. The post Democrats Win Key Races: 5 Takeaways From Election Day 2025 appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
An Unmistakable Warning for Republicans
Ron Brownstein: “With resounding wins in Tuesday’s Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, Democrats substantially repaired the most important cracks that President Donald Trump made in their coalition in the 2024 election. That gives Democrats reason for optimism — though not yet certainty — that they are on track for a solid recovery in the 2026 midterm election…” “Even the most optimistic Democrats don’t contend that Tuesday’s results pr…
The Right’s Reactions to Democrats’ Big Night
Tuesday was a good day for Democrats. The party’s candidates, Reps. Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger, won their respective governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia. Democrats retained a majority on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. Californians approved a pro-Democrat redistricting measure to counter Republican redistricting elsewhere. And, in perhaps the most watched race of the year, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani defeated the Donald …
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