Nationwide victories for Democrats on Tuesday, including two high-profile gubernatorial races, the New York City mayoral election and the approval of California’s redistricting map, are fueling party optimism as it seeks to recover from heavy 2024 losses and regain the House majority in the 2026 midterms.

Democrat Jay Jones' electoral victory in Virginia’s attorney general clash came weeks after leaked text messages surfaced in which he fantasized about killing a Republican lawmaker and his family. The texts ignited a scandal that drew bipartisan condemnation.

Several political strategists have said that Jones’ win despite the late-breaking controversy could be a good sign for Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner, who is contending with his own backlash over a tattoo and past s

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