As Democrats are riding the high of several notable electoral victories on Tuesday, the outlook for 2026 appears a bit tougher.

Senators were close to a deal to end the shutdown before Tuesday's election. Some Democrats say nothing has changed. Others say their colleagues would be foolish to ignore the results.

Movement has slowed toward a deal to end the government shutdown after election wins for Democrats. Election victories in Virginia and New Jersey have emboldened Democrats and raised fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough.

The Democrats notched key victories as they swept the first major elections of Trump's second term. Abigail Spanberger won in Virginia, flipping the governorship from Republican, while Mikie Sherrill was elected governor in New Jersey. Both won decisively, securing more than 56% of the vote.

Both parties are now taking a good, hard look at what went right for Democrats and what went so wrong for Republicans. WASHINGTON - A new political reality is taking shape in Virginia. In the wake of Tuesday’s election of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger,

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Hours before the first major elections since President Donald Trump’s win last November, Sen. Bernie Sanders offered a stern warning for Democrats about the party’s secret talks to end the shutdown.

Jay Jones' victory may be a good sign for other Democratic candidates facing recent backlash, some political analysts say.

Democrats are dominating the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

President Trump’s declaration that the closure had hurt his party on Tuesday appeared to have stiffened Democrats’ resolve and put at least a temporary damper on talks to end the crisis.

Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says the party needs to address high electric bills, healthcare costs and housing affordability to win voters.

Beals also noted a polling location change in Newport News, Virginia, after a driver crashed their vehicle into a planned voting location at Ivy Farms Community of Faith Church over the weekend. The building was condemned, and the polling location was moved to South Morrison Family Education Center.