The Associated Press predicts that Democrat Abigail Spanberger will win the Virginia governor's election, becoming the first woman to be elected as the state's governor. She won by focusing on pragmatic economic issues and a promise to counter Trump's divisive policies, seen as an electoral response to Trump. At 46, Spanberger was a CIA operative and a federal postal inspector, served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, and is known for her moderate approach and bipartisan cooperation. She defeated the current lieutenant governor, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, who tried to become the first Black woman governor in the United States, but remained behind in polls and fundraising throughout the campaign. The national Democrats have heavily invested in this race, viewing it as a crucial test to restore the party's image before the 2026 midterm elections.
At the same time, Democrats have gained unexpected advantages in several key elections, including the New Jersey governor's race, the New York City mayoral race, and California's redistricting proposal. To some extent, this reflects voters' dissatisfaction with the situation since Trump's second term. Of course, how much voters are voting because they support Democratic candidates and their policies, rather than just opposing the Trump administration's policies, will directly affect the results of next year's midterm elections.
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