Democrats Sweep Key Races Across the Northeast

Democrats scored major victories across the Northeast, reclaiming control in several states. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger won the governor’s race, marking a dramatic political shift, while Ghazala Hashmi became the first Muslim elected as lieutenant governor. In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, and in New York City, Zohran Mamdani unseated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race.