The Democrats are rightfully celebrating their most successful election in five years. They won every significant race from the New Jersey and Virginia governorships to California’s redistricting referendum.

But behind the headlines are signs of future issues for both parties.

Lackluster Republican turnouts sent a warning of potential problems for the GOP’s bid to keep House and Senate control next year. In both New Jersey and Virginia, the percentages for their losing candidates approximated President Donald Trump’s low 40s job approval levels, and last year’s gains among Hispanics disappeared.

Trump blamed the results on the monthlong federal government shutdown and "Trump not on the ballot." But he won’t be there for future elections either, since he can’t legally run again.

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