New York: The first major elections since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency have sent ripples across the United States, as Democrats registered big wins, reigniting hopes ahead of the 2026 congressional midterms.
In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger made history as the state’s first female governor, and in New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill took the governor’s seat, promising to uphold democratic values and the rule of law.
Celebrations erupted across the Democratic Party as leaders hailed the results as proof that the party’s message still resonates with American voters. Former US President Barack Obama described the results as a reflection of unity and forward-looking leadership.
“Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win," Obama wrote on X. He added, “We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter."
Among the major outcomes on Election Day 2025 in the US was the passing of Proposition 50 in California. This proposal was for redrawing of the map for constituencies in the state’s Congress. This comes as a big victory for Governor Gavin Newsom, who introduced this bill and is also seen as a strong contender to be the Democratic party’s nominee for President in 2028.
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Trump blames govt shutdown for Republican losses Following the Republican Party's loss, US President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social account and blamed the defeats on two main factors — his absence from the ballot and the recent government shutdown. “'Trump wasn’t on the ballot, and shutdown were the two reasons that Republicans lost elections tonight,’ according to Pollsters,” Trump wrote. He said political experts agreed that these were the decisive reasons behind the GOP’s poor performance. |
