WSJ’s Aaron Zitner explains how dominant electoral wins in New York, New Jersey and Virginia have given Democrats a jolt of energy while denting President Trump’s coalition. Chapters: 0:00 What Democrats won 1:14 How Democrats won 2:19 How Republicans lost 2:59 Midterms for Republicans News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #Election2025 #Trump #WSJ

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