The first real test of whether abortion and democracy are winning issues for Democrats is now in the books. It appears they are still winners.
In a rejection of Republican MAGA Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Democrats retained control of the Virginia state Senate and flipped the House of Delegates.
In Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) was reelected. In New Jersey, Democrats strengthened their control of the state legislature.
In Ohio, voters protected abortion rights by a solid majority. In addition, LGBTQ candidates performed well around the country.