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Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected governor of Virginia

Former congresswoman beats Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia’s first female governor

The Guardian - US

Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's first woman governor

The Henrico native will be the first governor from the Richmond area in over a decade.

Axios

Kentucky official forced to remind residents they can’t vote in NYC and Virginia elections: ‘We do not have elections today’

‘Have I mentioned my repeated call for civic education,’ said Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor - Roll Call

Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger won Tuesday’s governor's election in Virginia, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth.

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What races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia can tell us about the future of housing policy.

Reason

Photos of the first general election since Trump’s return

Millions of voters are casting ballots Tuesday in U.S. state and local elections. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing governors this year. Read what to watch for on Election Day.

The Independent UK

Flight cancellations hit airports as Trump administration cuts services over government shutdown: Live updates

More than 800 flights within, into or out of the U.S. have been canceled for Friday

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Election Day 2025: What to watch out for in key test for Trump and Democrats

The most prominent battles are unfolding in Virginia, New Jersey and New York

The Independent UK

What to expect as voters test Trump’s sway and party power from New York to California

Off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile New York race, could reshape the political map

The Guardian - US

Democrats fight to rebuild in key state races on election day

With polls showing signs of recovery after a popularity slump, Tuesday’s results will test whether the party can regain voters’ trust

The Guardian - US

Democrat Abigail Spanberger to become Virginia’s first female governor – as it happened

The Associated Press projects Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears

The Guardian - US

D'Angelo's funeral took place in Virginia at the weekend

R+B legend D'Angelo was laid to rest in a Virginia funeral service over the weekend following his death last month at the age of 51 from pancreatic cancer.

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Will a Mamdani Victory Push the Democrats Further Left?

Plus: Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races, a court ruling extending SNAP funding during the shutdown, and Trump’s tariff fight reaches the Supreme Court

Reason

Karl Rove gives his predictions for the key races this week - including one upset

Rove zeroed in on the New York City mayoral race and gubernatorial and down-ballot races in New Jersey and Virginia

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Election Day 2025: Five predictions on crucial New Jersey, California, New York and Virginia races

IN FOCUS: Are suburbanites in Virginia mad enough at Trump for taking their jobs? Will Trump’s multi-racial coalition hold in New Jersey? Will Zohran Mamdani have a mandate to govern? Eric Garcia with a series of bold predictions

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What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and beyond - Roll Call

Key contests include the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races, the New York City mayor race and a California redistricting ballot measure.

The Mary Sue

‘What’s flirting for them is NOT for us’: Virginia woman leaves her gym. Then a man blocks her in her parking spot in an attempt to get her number

A Virginia woman just got hit on in the most unsettling way. That’s because a man blocked her car with his, all in an attempt to flirt with her.

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In the Spotlight: Tim Kaine - Roll Call

Virginia senator leads a push to end Brazil tariffs and reaffirm Congress' authority in international trade.

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What Does It Mean To Be A Harry Potter Fan In 2025?

Once a year, thousands of Harry Potter fans descend onto Staunton, Virginia. But that means something different now.

The Conversation

The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia in late September 2025.

The Guardian - US

Abortion is on the ballot in three US states, from supreme court to governor

Reproductive justice has changed the face of judicial and gubernatorial races as abortion sanctuaries fight back

Axios

Dems outpace GOP ad spending for Tuesday's elections

The party's spending is among the reasons Democrats are favored to win most of the key races.

Roll Call

DNC chair says wins in Virginia and New Jersey would signal 2026 blue wave - Roll Call

DNC Chair Ken Martin says Democrats have the momentum ahead of elections in New Jersey and Virginia, which could signal a blue wave in 2026.

The Guardian - US

Abigail Spanberger presents herself as bulwark against chaos and cruelty

Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia is betting that the antidote to Trumpism is unflashy competence and a focus on cost of living

Axios

"No one knew what the hell we stood for": Dems ease off democracy message for '25

Their strategies amount to a rejection of former Vice President Harris' approach in last year's presidential campaign.

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