Democrats Won Virginia, New Jersey governor's races
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey gave Democratic candidates
large victories Tuesday and sent a clear message of rebuke to Republican
President Donald Trump.
In Virginia’s hard-fought contest, Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph
Northam defeated Republican Ed Gillespie.
In New Jersey, front-running Democrat
Phil Murphy trounced Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno to succeed unpopular GOP
Gov. Chris Christie.
The victors said Tuesday’s electoral results had
far-reaching repercussions in a sharply divided country.
“Virginia has told us to end the divisiveness, that we do
not condone hatred and bigotry,” Northam said.