Democrats who won big included Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim and self-described democratic socialist who will become the next mayor of New York City, according to NBC News projections. In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill is projected to become the next governor.

Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, giving the

WASHINGTON – From Zohran Mamdani in New York City to Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, a slew of candidates across the country broke barriers in the 2025 elections. Women in Virginia and Detroit shattered the glass ceiling, while candidates of diverse backgrounds elsewhere became “firsts” in other ways.

Elections in the US today will determine how Americans are reacting to the MAGA way of governance. All eyes will be on Zohran Mamdani vs Andrew Cuomo for the NY mayor's post.