Earlier this week, Virginia voters decided to sweep into office Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, over former Virginia Governor, Democrat Terry McAuliffe. Democrats had a close scare as well in New Jersey where incumbent Governor Phil Murphy appears to have narrowly won re-election.  

When we look at what is happening across the country in the wake of the California Recall and this week’s elections across the country, we see a 2022 election cycle that has implications for both Democrats and Republicans next year. The stakes are high over the next several months for both parties. 

To discuss further, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell, as well as Sonoma State Political Scientist Dr. David McCuan, spoke with Harmeet Dhillon, California National Committeewoman for the Republican National Committee.