New Yorkers elected young progressive Zohran Mamdani as their new mayor on Tuesday, while Democrats won two important gubernatorial races, signalling an early warning for President Donald Trump as the midterm elections approach in 2026.
The clean sweep of top races across various ballots nationwide is expected to uplift the spirits of Democrats who have been battered by Trumps return to the White House, while raising concerns among Republicans.
Mamdanis win came despite intense criticism of his policies and Muslim background from business leaders, conservative media figures, and Trump himself.