In a historic election night, Virginia's Abigail Spanberger becomes the first female governor, while Ghazala Hashmi makes history as the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office in the US. Additionally, progressive Zohran Mamdani is elected as New York's first Muslim mayor. Detroit also sees Mary Sheffield elected as its first female mayor, and California takes a stand against redistricting efforts.
In a historic election, Abigail Spanberger has been declared Virginia's first woman governor, leading a strong Democratic ticket alongside Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones. With a focus on pragmatism, Spanberger promises to tackle key issues like healthcare and education as she steps into office amid a federal government shutdown.
The battle for Virginia's Attorney General heats up as Republican Jason Miyares challenges former State Del. Jay Jones, whose past violent text messages could sway voters. With historic candidates like John Reid and Ghazala Hashmi, the stakes are higher than ever.