Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Leah Askarinam of the Associated Press discuss their key takeaways from the recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City and talk about how the recent Senate vote to end the government shutdown could impact the 2026 midterm elections. Nathan also gives an update on the Dallas Dragons, as they make their way through the 5A Oregon High School football playoffs.a

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Referenced articles:

12 Initial Takeaways from Tuesday’s Elections [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/12-initial-takeaways-from-tuesdays-elections

A Detailed Analysis of California’s (Maybe) New Congressional Map [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/a-detailed-analysis-california-redistricting-new-map-texas-gerrymandering

2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-november-6-2025

2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-october-22-2025

2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2025-26-gubernatorial-ratings-august-28-2025

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