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ABC News projects Spanberger will win Virginia governor's race
ABC News projects Democrat Abigail Spanberger will win the Virginia governor's race, based on an analysis of the vote.
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Mamdani celebrates victory in 'reborn' New York City
Mamdani urged the city to "breathe this moment in."
Last Updated: November 5, 2025, 12:24 AM EST
Democrats triumphed in high-profile races that unfolded across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia.
In California, voters also chose to redraw their state's congressional map in a move that could net Democrats five House seats.
The elections help provide a picture of how Americans feel about President Donald Trump's first nine months in office. Following a wave of Republican losses, Trump tried to blame the election results on his not being on the ballot and the prolonged government shutdown.
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Nov 04, 2025, 7:52 PM EST
Majority of Virginia voters employed, or formerly employed by federal government: Exit poll
Many voters in Virginia are employed or were previously employed by the federal government or as a federal contractor -- many of whom are currently furloughed, according to a preliminary exit poll analysis by ABC News.
Election Day marks the 35th day of the government shutdown. Many federal employees have been furloughed; others have lost their jobs due to President Donald Trump’s steep cuts to the federal government.
About one in five Virginia voters said they either currently or were previously employed by the federal government or as a federal contractor, according to ABC News exit polls.
-ABC News' Emily Guskin
Nov 04, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
Polls now closed in Virginia
Polls are now closed in Virginia, where there is a closely watched governor's race.
Nov 04, 2025, 6:51 PM EST
New Jersey voters focused on taxes and economy: Exit polls
Taxes and the economy are the most important issues for New Jersey voters, according to a preliminary exit poll analysis by ABC News.
Most New Jersey voters said the economy in the state was doing "not so good" or "poor," and that property taxes were "a major problem" where they live, according to the analysis.
Most New Jersey voters also said electricity costs where they live are "a major problem," according to the analysis.
-ABC News' Emily Guskin
