Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is among the Democrats celebrating big wins for the party after voters largely threw their support behind Democratic candidates during Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New York and New Jersey.

The states of Virginia and New Jersey elected two women as Democratic governors, including the first woman governor in Virginia, Abigail Spanberger.

A lengthy government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history at 36 days, served as a backdrop during Tuesday night’s elections. President Donald Trump has stated the federal government will restrict SNAP food aid, despite two judges’ rulings to use emergency funds.

Some states, including Maryland and Virginia, have put together plans to temporarily pay for funding gaps in the program.

Moore talked about the developments with WTOP anchors Shawn Anderson and Anne Kramer.

Read and listen to the interview below.

The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.

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