In Virginia, New Jersey and beyond, Democratic voters powered their candidates to victory and sent a warning sign to President Trump and his Republican Party. [...]
Five districts held by Republicans become potential Democratic pickups, but some remain highly competitive. And a number of incumbent lawmakers have easier pathways to re-election. [...]
Victories in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere were decisive, but new political tests loom for a party still rebuilding its brand. [...]
Jim McGreevey, the former governor of New Jersey, is hoping to become the mayor of Jersey City. No candidate won 50 percent of the vote, so the race is headed to a runoff. [...]
The aggressive gerrymander could help Democrats flip as many as five House seats next year. While that could neutralize new maps in Texas, Republicans are redrawing more district lines elsewhere. [...]