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Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority, and becoming the first Black woman elected to the chamber, amid a series of Democratic wins that have shifted the state's legislative balance.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey governor's race, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli, marking a significant political shift and bucking a six-decade trend of no party holding consecutive terms. Her victory is seen as a rejection of President Trump and continues her political rise from Congress to governor.
Democrat James Walkinshaw won a special election for Virginia's 11th Congressional District, succeeding Gerry Connolly, with a significant margin, signaling potential Democratic momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms. Walkinshaw, a former chief of staff to Connolly and Fairfax County supervisor, emphasized his commitment to fighting the Trump agenda and serving his community. The election saw high campaign funding and a strong Democratic performance in a deep-blue district.