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Democrats get big election night wins

Democrats won big on election night — after focusing on green issues from an affordability standpoint rather than an environmental one.

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In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the governor's race while in Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger was the winner.

Sherrill in particular focused on energy issues in her campaign as electricity prices in New Jersey have spiked over the course of the last year.

Meanwhile, in Georgia, Democrats picked up two seats on the Public Service Commission.

Environmental groups celebrated the wins.

“Tonight, voters in New Jersey and Virginia chose leaders ready to take on soaring energy costs and the powerful interests driving them higher," s

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