WASHINGTON — Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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Voters receive stickers after voting at a polling site in River Edge, N.J., Nov. 4.
Seth Wenig, Associated Press
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Democrat Abigail Spanberger speaks on stage after she was declared the winner of the Virginia governor's race during an election night watch party, Nov. 4, in Richmond, Va.
Stephanie Scarbrough, Associated Press
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New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill speaks during an election night party in East Brunswick, N.J., Nov. 4.
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Zohran Mamdani delivers his victory speech at a mayoral election night watch party, Nov. 4, in New York.
Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
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