Democrats sweep key races across the country

NPR | By Hosts

Published November 5, 2025 at 6:32 AM EST

Democrats celebrated major victories in key races across the country Tuesday night, winning gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as New York City's closely watched mayoral race.

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