Americans are heading to the polls across the country Tuesday to vote in a handful of states and cities.
Not everyone is voting. But the plots and subplots are still important. And there will be plenty to learn from the results.
Some of the most significant contests of Election Day 2025: races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, the New York City mayor’s race, a much-watched redistricting ballot measure in California, and key state Supreme Court retention elections in Pennsylvania.
Below are some of my big questions today.
1. Can Democrats show real momentum?
The 2026 midterm elections pose a conundrum.
On the one hand, President Donald Trump and many of his actions are quite unpopular. (A CNN poll this week showed his disapproval rating hitting an all-time numerical high of 63%, in fact.) And presidents in that position usually lose big in midterm elections.
On the other hand, the Democratic brand is in the tank. And that’s called into question whether the party would be able to take full advantage of Trump’s problems.
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