**Key Facts**
In recent elections, Democrat Sherill defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli with a margin of 56.2% to 43.2%. Similarly, Abigail Spanberger won against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears—whom Trump did not directly endorse—in a 57.5% to 42.3% vote. A small number of ballots remain uncounted, so the final results may vary slightly.
**Big Number**
25% — This is the share of Hispanic voters who have a somewhat favorable or favorable view of Trump, according to an October Associated Press-NORC poll. This marks a significant drop from 44% just before Trump took office.
**Crucial Quote**
Reflecting on Tuesday’s results, Trump admitted his party’s poor performance, telling Senate Republicans on Wednesday morning, “I don’t think it was good for Republicans, I’m not sure it was good for anybody.” He partially attributed the GOP’s showing to the recent government shutdown and also claimed that Republicans lost because his “name wasn’t on the ballot.”
**Key Background**
The Democrats’ sweep in Tuesday’s elections—including races in New Jersey, Virginia, the New York City mayoral race, and a ballot issue in California—was widely seen as a rebuke of Trump’s aggressive agenda for a potential second term. These results are also viewed as the first major sign that Democrats might improve their performance in the 2025 midterm elections, especially following their poor showing in 2024.
Pre-election polling pointed to challenges for Republicans among Latino voters. A Unidos poll of 3,000 registered Hispanic voters found that 65% believe Trump and the Republican Party are not doing enough to improve the economy, marking a five-point increase since April.
**Further Reading**
– [Election Day 2025: These Are The Races To Watch—And What They Say About National Political Trends](https://www.forbes.com) (Forbes)
– [Billionaire Winners And Losers In Tuesday’s Elections](https://www.forbes.com) (Forbes)
– [Trump Says Republicans Lost Because His ‘Name Wasn’t On The Ballot’—Also Blames Shutdown](https://www.forbes.com) (Forbes)
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