How Democrats Can Build on Their 2017 Victories to Win in 2018

Democrats met with resounding success this week in elections across the country, including retaining the governorship of Virginia and gaining it in New Jersey. But what do these victories mean for the Congressional mid-term and state elections in November 2018? Jaclyn J. Kettler writes that President Trump’s poor approval rating has mobilized more Democrats to run for office, campaign and to vote. If the party can capture this momentum and maintain it over the coming year, then 2018 may see the party grow their numbers in state governments, further reinforcing the party in the long run.