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November 7

Jay Jones' transition team to be co-led by ex-governor from blackface scandal, abortion outrage

Controversial choice: Jay Jones taps scandal-plagued former Governor Ralph Northam to lead transition team for Virginia attorney general role.

November 7

Lawmakers revive major, century-old offer to Virginians as Spanberger, Jones set to take office

West Virginia lawmakers revived a century-old offer to welcome Virginia counties after a Democratic election sweep, seeking to reunite border communities.

November 6

Top Virginia cities in the hot seat as Trump-aligned group demands DOJ probe of DEI mandates

Trump allies’ America First Legal filed federal civil rights complaints accusing three Virginia cities of embedding DEI into policies after the DOJ launched a similar probe in Austin, Texas.

November 6

Obama's 'iconic voice' eclipsed in 2025 election by Trump-era economic, affordability complaints

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey won both elections, receiving campaign support from former President Obama.

November 6

Top Mamdani transition leader was heavily influenced by Soros network during Biden admin

Former Biden FTC Chairperson Lina Khan was accused of being influenced by liberal dark money nonprofits funded by George Soros and Pierre Omidyar during her tenure.

November 5

Economy, cost of living were top issues for voters, Fox polling finds

'Outnumbered' panelists discuss Democrats' election wins and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's message to Republicans going forward. 

November 5

DeSantis blasts NYC’s ‘ballistic podiatry’ after Zohran Mamdani wins mayor’s race and Florida expects exodus

Florida governor Ron DeSantis slams New York's election of socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor, predicting more exodus to Florida from voters fleeing far-left policies.

November 5

2028 already? Democrats roll in first Trump-era elections

Trump remains absent from Virginia and New Jersey campaigns while speculation grows about JD Vance and Marco Rubio's roles in the 2028 presidential race.

November 5

Fox News Voter Poll: New Jersey governorship remains Democratic with Sherrill win

Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor race, securing historic third consecutive Democratic term since 1961 with strong support from women and Black voters.

November 5

Winsome Earle-Sears concedes Virginia governor race, says she’s ‘not going anywhere’

Earle-Sears calls on Governor-elect Spanberger to represent all Virginians and support school choice while pledging continued fight against radical policies.