Democrats win key US New York City and Virginia polls
Democrats have won key elections in New York City and the state of Virginia, in the first major round of polls since President Obama’s re-election in 2012.
With almost all votes counted, Bill de Blasio will succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg to become the first Democrat leading New York City in two decades.
In Virginia, Terry McAuliffe beat Republican Ken Cuccinelli in a very close race for the governor’s seat.
Republican Chris Christie was easily re-elected governor of New Jersey.
