Virginia voters made history Tuesday by electing the commonwealth's first female governor and first person of the Muslim faith to statewide office.

The so-called “blue wave” that didn’t quite crest in 2024 was more clearly in evidence this week, with a handful of Democratic female lawmakers rising to new heights in American politics—thanks in large part to the support of women under 30. Below, find five of the most significant wins for Democratic women on Tuesday.

Virginia Tech women's basketball picked up an impressive 100-57 victory over Towson in its season opener. Here are three takeaways from the game. 1. Kayl Petersen put up a career night outing. Kayl Petersen had a career day with 17 points and 11 rebounds,