This episode of Today, Explained recaps the 2025 off-year elections, in which Democrats delivered a sweeping repudiation of President Trump — winning races in Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Kansas, and beyond. Host Sean Rameswaram speaks with Vox colleague Astead Herndon about what the results me
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