19 h. ago Setting the stage: What the 2025 elections signal for next year's midterm showdowns

Democrats claim economy focus drove 2025 gubernatorial wins in New Jersey and Virginia, setting stage for 2026 midterm elections as affordability remains key voter issue.

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5 d. ago It’s not just the economy — this is how Democrats beat the GOP across the country

Democrats won big by focusing on affordability while Republicans face challenges similar to those that cost Democrats in 2024, reversing traditional economic messaging.

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8 d. ago What Tuesday's Democratic sweep says about voters' attitudes on Trump's economy

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Republican strategist Brendan Buck about the Democratic election sweep and what it reveals about voter attitudes on the economy under President Trump.

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9 d. ago Election reflection: 'Democrats flipped the script' on affordability in ballot box showdowns

Democrats credit economy focus for major 2025 election wins in New Jersey and Virginia, flipping script from 2024 losses with affordability-centered campaigns.

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1 week ago Economy top of mind as Democrats sweep historic Virginia election

Economy top of mind as Democrats sweep historic Virginia election  NBC4 Washington

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1 week ago Kaine calls Virginia 'best red to blue turnaround' in US ahead of governor election

Sen. Tim Kaine said he's confident that former Rep. Abigail Spanberger will return the Virginia governor's seat to Democrats because she's focused on the economy.

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