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Furthermore, Santorum highlights Pennsylvania’s often-overlooked importance. He notes that outside the national spotlight, the state’s electoral behavior and judicial outcomes have significant downstream effects, especially considering recent court rulings that impacted Trump’s 2020 campaign. Such judicial retention votes may serve as proxy battles over electoral authority and fairness, with broader national consequences.
Virginia and New Jersey: Key State Races and Their Significance
Analyzing the broader picture, political commentators Dan Turrentine and others discuss the crucial races in Virginia and New Jersey. They agree that turnout remains the fundamental factor shaping results.