Democrats scored big gains across the country in Tuesday’s election , with women clinching wins in major gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, and a Democratic Socialist victorious in the New York City mayor’s race, supported by a coalition of young voters.

Another group of aspiring public servants also made historic gains on Tuesday — LGBTQ+ candidates. Across Pennsylvania, like the country, LGBTQ+ candidates captured a slew of local offices, in many cases notching election firsts.

“It’s a little overwhelming,” said Democrat Erica Deuso, who easily won election in the Philadelphia suburb of Downingtown, becoming Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor.

“I’m filled with gratitude for the people who came out yesterday in record numbers to vote.... I’m just so humbled

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