What three November races will reveal about Democrats’ post-2024 rebuild

Almost a year into Trump 2.0, the contests in California, New Jersey and Virginia will show whether statewide strategy can translate into renewed national momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) predicts a Democratic sweep in three key elections next month in California, New Jersey and Virginia. Photo by Mark Schiefelbein/AP

👋🏾 Hi, hey, hello! Good Wednesday morning. Today is Day 22 of the government shutdown, now the second-longest funding lapse in U.S. history. Before we get to the mainbar, here…