Voters across the country chose Democrats in several important races, including the mayoral race in New York City and governor races in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats win more seats in the next election. These results show that many people were unhappy with President Trump’s leadership and the candidates he supported.
Even though Trump tried to help Republican candidates with last-minute endorsements, voters didn’t seem convinced. He later blamed the losses on the government shutdown and reminded people that he wasn’t personally on the ballot. Still, many saw the election as a way to send a message about how they feel about his presidency.
In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger became the state’s first female governor, winning in areas affected by Trump’s federal job cuts. In New Jersey, voters rejected Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli and re-elected Democrat Mikie Sherill. And in New York City, Trump’s endorsement of former Governor Andrew Cuomo didn’t help, as voters chose Democrat Zohran Mamdani instead. Overall, the results showed strong resistance to Trump’s influence.