Summary
Recent elections in the U.S. saw Democrats win key races, indicating issues for Republicans concerning voter turnout and support among Latino voters. The absence of President Donald Trump on the ballot raised concerns about the GOP's future strategy. Some Republicans pointed to candidate quality and campaign strategy as reasons for their losses.
Key Facts
- Democrats won governorships in Virginia and New Jersey, and major races in other states like Pennsylvania and New York City.
- President Trump was not on the ballot, which some Republicans believe contributed to lower turnout for their candidates.
- Latino voter support for Republicans declined, as seen with Democratic wins in areas with large Latino populations such as Passaic County, NJ, and Manassas Park, VA.
- Democrats focused on economic issues and avoided national ideological fights, which resonated with voters.
- Republicans struggled to engage voters in suburban and Latino-heavy areas using their traditional campaign messages.
- In Pennsylvania, Democrats maintained control of all three state Supreme Court seats.
