It's all about the elections today, with Governor Chris Christie's reinstatement in New Jersey and governor-elect Terry McAuliffe's victory in Virginia giving pundits new information about the country's political temperature. Meanwhile, Illinois approved same-sex marriage, Colorado rejected a tax hike to fund an education overhaul, and New York City elected the first Democrat mayor in 20 years.
To fully understand these unfolding news stories, learn ten key words taken from Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, and New York Times coverage.
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