In the first major elections since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, Democrats swept three high-profile contests — in New York City, Virginia, and New Jersey — giving the party a significant morale boost ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The wins challenge Trump’s influence and revive voter enthusiasm after nine months of his administration.

Mamdani will become the first Muslim mayor of the country’s largest city, marking a historic and symbolic win for progressives.

His fiery victory speech directly targeted Trump: “If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.”

The race saw record voter turnout, the highest since 1969, signaling a surge of engagement among younger and diverse voters energized by Mamdani’s gras

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