Zohran Mamdani Becomes the Mayor-Elect of New York City
- Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor. He will also become the city’s youngest mayor since 1892. Mamdani campaigned on a progressive platform, focusing on affordability in support of rent-stabilized apartment units, a $30 minimum wage by 2030, and fare-free city buses. The 34-year-old Democratic Socialist secured over 50% of the city vote, beating Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mikie Sherrill Wins the New Jersey Governor Race
- Democratic Representative and former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill will become the next governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli. According to Politico, she will succeed Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, giving Democrats a third term in a row in the governor’s chair. The Associated Press called the race for Sherrill two hours after the polls closed.
Abigail Spanberger Wins the Virginia Governor Race
- Securing 57.2 percent of statewide votes, Abigail Spanberger is the governor-elect of Virginia. The former Democratic Representative defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, campaigning on affordability, alongside public safety issues and her support for abortion rights, per NBC News.
California Voters Pass Proposition 50
- California Governor Gavin Newsom scored a victory for the Democratic Party after his Proposition. 50 measure passed. Prop. 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act, allows the state to redraw its congressional map in favor of Democrats. This serves as a direct response to the Trump administration’s influence in urging redistricting in Texas, per CalMatters.
- However, California Republicans are suing over the passing of Prop. 50, alleging unconstitutional racial bias. A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday, challenging the legality of the measure.
Democratic Justices in Pennsylvania Win Another Term
- Three Democratic justices have all won another 10-year term on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. According to Democracy Docket, the results mean the Democratic Party retains a majority of the Supreme Court. If the justices weren’t able to maintain it, it could have allowed Republicans to gain control in 2027.
Georgia Democrats Secure Positions on the Georgia Public Service Commission
- Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson defeated Republicans Fitz Johnson and Tim Echols in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the results capture victories in non-federal statewide elections for Georgia Democrats in almost 20 years.