What are the US election results?
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Democrats win key races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, with Zohran Mamdani elected as NYC's first Muslim mayor, Mikey Sherrill as New Jersey governor, and Abigail Spanberger as Virginia's first female governor. High voter turnout and affordability issues dominate. President Trump blames the government shutdown for GOP losses and criticizes Mamdani's victory.
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Trump says shutdown was "a big factor" in GOP election losses
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- President Trump blamed the government shutdown and communication issues for Republican losses in the recent elections.
- Democrats won major races nationwide, with affordability being a key voter concern. 22s
- Democrats are demanding an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies to end the shutdown, while Republicans want to reopen the government without conditions. 1m 13s
- Trump is urging Senate Republicans to end the filibuster to pass legislation with a simple majority, but GOP leaders say there is insufficient support. 1m 56s
- President Trump is set to announce a new government-negotiated price for GLP-1 weight loss drugs, lowering the cost to $149 a month in certain cases. 2m 20s
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CBS America
2 days agoBreakdown of election results from New York, New Jersey and Virginia
Democrats achieve a clean sweep in major races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia. Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, Mikey Sherrill is elected governor of New Jersey, and Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's first female governor.
