Part 8/10:
The Virginia developments are part of a broader national pattern signaling trouble for Democrats heading into 2026. Historically, the first midterm year following a presidential election often favors the opposition party—a trend that is now intensifying.
In October 2025, the national generic ballot shows Democrats only leading by one point—down from a three-point lead at the same time in 2024, just a year before the Republican wave that recaptured the House in 2022. This narrowing gap suggests that Democrats are losing ground systematically, and a significant GOP resurgence appears imminent.