The Smile: 11/5

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Happy Wednesday! Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill just made history — Spanberger became Virginia’s first woman governor, and Sherrill became New Jersey’s first Democratic woman governor. 

✍️ Add your name to celebrate Governors-elect Spanberger and Sherrill — and to honor their inspiring victories for women, democracy, and progress!

And the good news doesn’t stop there: Democrats held their majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Michelle Wu was re-elected as Boston’s mayor, and Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayor’s race. California voters also approved a new U.S. House map to boost Democrats ahead of 2026 — a huge win for fair representation and democracy.

Let’s keep the momentum going. 💛

Spanberger and Sherrill were roommates on Capitol Hill. They’re now making history in their states

Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

This Warren County woman has gathered nearly 10K diapers to donate for families, but she has a bigger goal

Big Tesla investor will vote against Musk’s massive pay package

Democrats to Keep Majority on Pennsylvania State Supreme Court

Tinley Park boy hosts Chicago food giveaway for 8th birthday

Democrat Michelle Wu will serve second term as Boston mayor

Judge rules Trump administration can’t tie transportation funding to immigration

Democrats hold on to Virginia House, a win for the future of abortion and LGBTQ+ rights

California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026

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Emily from The Smile

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