I was 2 years old in 1986.
It's not a sign of my head in the sand to think that state elections are based on state issues. I'm not surprised that a Republican governor's ballot initiatives were defeated in a state as liberal as California. I'm not surprised that a Democrat was elected governor of New Jersey, succeeding another Democrat governor, likewise Virginia.
Congressional races in 2006 are not going to turn on the results of state elections the year before. Period.
if you were only 2 in 1986, you might want to read up on a little history before reaching conclusions ... I have 2 sons your age who know everything, too ;)