Democrats swept several high‑profile state and local contests Tuesday, securing gubernatorial victories in Virginia and New Jersey, winning a Pennsylvania Supreme Court race, and taking the New York City mayor’s office.

The results come one year after President Donald Trump’s election, with many of his economic promises yet to materialize, according to Democrats. Several Republicans closely aligned with Trump were defeated despite his large win in 2024.

Democrats win big in first election since Trump took office

Democratic leaders said they hope the outcomes could signal a new path for winning races, though most victories were in strongly Democratic states.

California voters also approved a redistricting measure that will redraw the state’s congressional boundaries. The change could in

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