WASHINGTON (AP) — An anti-fascism protest in Washington, D.C., planned weeks ago to mark the one-year anniversary since President Donald Trump was elected took on added vigor Wednesday, fueled by a night of sweeping wins by Democrats in prominent races around the country.

Several thousand people, energized by the results, carried signs, wore costumes and chanted: “Trump must go now!” The protest began in the shadow of the Washington Monument and was the first large anti-Trump gathering since Tuesday’s elections.

Those elections saw Democrats sweep races across the country, including contests for governor in Virginia and New Jersey, the mayoral race in New York City and a redistricting measure in California that is favorable to Democrats.

Together, the wins showed a shift in the politica

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