The results of Tuesday’s elections in states such as Virginia and New Jersey, as well as the mayoral race in New York City, have provided the first data point on how voters are feeling after one year of President Trump’s second term in the White House. The results were not shocking. Democrats were successful in areas of the country where they had previously experienced success. However, there are strong indicators that candidates have correctly identified issues at the forefront of voters’ minds.

The data indicate that voters are frustrated with the administration, particularly regarding affordability, and are uninterested in the Trump administration’s successes abroad. According to exit polls, across all states, opposing President Trump was a prominent factor driving voters to the polls.

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