There was yet another sign this week of a potential 2026 wave that could hand control of the House of Representatives to Democrats.
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Wall Street reckons with life under Zohran Mamdani
New York City’s CEOs and other billionaires spent more than $40 million trying to defeat the mayor-elect. Now they have to live with him.
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Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey voters want ‘leadership’ in face of Trump’s challenges
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration.
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California voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms
California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, marking the party’s biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
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Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday’s second victory for Democrats
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.
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From California to NYC: 4 races to watch this Election Day
Four races highlight this year’s elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.
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In redistricting vote, some Californians fear losing out, others want to face Trump
California’s vote Tuesday on whether to redistrict congressional seats could be important in determining who controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Election Day is Tuesday. Here are 5 questions about what the results might mean
While too much shouldn’t be made out of off-year elections, the Nov. 4 election will be the first major electoral sign of the political mood and what voters think of the president.
