Democrats scored major victories across New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia last night, with most voters pointing to affordability being their biggest concern. Reacting to the wins, President Trump blamed Republican losses on the recent government shutdown.

Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) refusal to budge on a monthlong government shutdown paid dividends at the ballot box Tuesday night as Democrats brought purple states, most notably Virginia,

The senior elections analyst at RealClearPolitics on what the Party might’ve learned, and how the electorate is changing.

Democrats took a victory lap on Wednesday after sweeping the first major elections since Donald Trump returned to the White House, a much-needed balm for a wounded party that had spent much of the last year desperately trying to find its footing.

But most prices aren’t coming down, inflation has moved higher, and Americans remain fed up with the high cost of living. They registered their frustration in Tuesday’s elections: Democrats won big races in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City with campaigns focused on affordability.

Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. WASHINGTON — Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger has won Virginia’s election for governor. Her win gives Democrats a boost heading into the 2026 midterm elections and compels Republicans to consider how President Donald Trump and his allies might fare in battleground states and districts.

Democrats' focus on affordability—an issue that helped Trump one year ago—fueled their victories in Tuesday's elections.