California voters approved a ballot measure, Proposition 50, that would allow congressional maps to be redrawn to add five Democratic seats, countering Republican efforts in other states.
On the other side of the nation, New York City elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor on Tuesday, sending a message to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that Mamdani’s message of affordability is resonating loudly.
In the day’s big gubernatorial races, Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mickey Sherrill now lead Virginia and New Jersey, according to Decision Desk HQ. Spanberger will be the first female leader of the Commonwealth.
In the race for Virginia Attorney General, Del. jay jones (D) overcame the scandal involving leaked violent text messages to defeat the incumbent Attorney General jason miares (R).
Voter turnout in New York City’s mayoral race was strong, with election officials saying it was at a 30-year high with three hours left to vote.
Ballots were cast on Tuesday This could shed light on how Americans feel about President Trump’s second term and the Republican and Democratic parties.
Some legislators are hoping election day is a hindrance Standing in the way of reopening the government. Senate on Tuesday failed to reopen The federal government has closed out 2018-19 with its 14th shutdown. longest in american history,
High-profile figures on both sides of the aisle are also mourning Former Vice President Dick Cheney after his family on Tuesday announced that he died On Monday at the age of 84.
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