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Voter Turnout Soars Amid Shutdown, Cheney's Passing

11/5/2025

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  • Voter turnout surged in the first election since U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term, with key races in New York and New Jersey.
  • Democrats aimed to recover from losses, highlighted by Abigail Spanberger's Virginia victory.
  • The 35-day government shutdown loomed over the elections, with officials warning of potential airspace closures.
  • Former Vice President Dick Cheney died at 84, ending a long and controversial political career.