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Mamdani S Historic Win And Democrats Big Night Nationwide

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mamdani s historic win and democrats big night nationwide

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — At the top of his victory speech at a Brooklyn theater late Tuesday, Zohran Mamdani — the 34-year-old democratic socialist just elected New York’s next mayor — spoke of power being... “Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it,” he said. “The future is in our hands.” The imagery was apropos of the night more broadly — when a beaten-down Democratic Party, still nursing its wounds from a wipeout by President Trump a year ago, forcefully took back what some had...

From coast to coast Tuesday night, American voters delivered a sharp rebuke to Trump and his MAGA movement, electing Democrats in important state and local races in New York, New Jersey and Virginia and... This live blog is now closed, our new live blog is here Amy Sedghi (now); Nick Visser, Lauren Gambino and Fran Lawther (earlier) Wed 5 Nov 2025 06.22 EST First published on Tue 4 Nov 2025 20.37 EST This blog will be closing shortly but you can continue following the latest US election updates in our latest blog: Here is a brief summary of some of the key events from a busy night and morning:

Heading into Tuesday, there was an expectation that the election results might highlight a growing gulf within the Democratic Party between moderates from purple states and progressives from deep-blue cities. Instead, the party is emerging from a cascade of victories that likely will, for a time, paper over whatever differences exist within the party. “Our assignment everywhere is to send the strongest fighters for the working class wherever possible,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told MSNBC on Tuesday night. “In some places — like Virginia, for the gubernatorial seat — that’s going to look like Abigail Spanberger. In New York City, unequivocally, it’s Zohran Mamdani.”

In the afterglow of Tuesday’s elections, Democrats find themselves emboldened. And the triumphant results offer something of a “choose your own adventure” feel. In the afterglow of Tuesday’s elections, Democrats find themselves emboldened. And the triumphant results offer something of a “choose your own adventure” feel: Everyone across the ideological breadth of the party has reason to feel that their particular electoral approach has been validated.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — At the top of his victory speech at a Brooklyn theater late Tuesday, Zohran Mamdani — the 34-year-old democratic socialist just elected New York’s next mayor — spoke of power being... “Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it,” he said. “The future is in our hands.” The imagery was apropos of the ...

From Coast To Coast Tuesday Night, American Voters Delivered A

From coast to coast Tuesday night, American voters delivered a sharp rebuke to Trump and his MAGA movement, electing Democrats in important state and local races in New York, New Jersey and Virginia and... This live blog is now closed, our new live blog is here Amy Sedghi (now); Nick Visser, Lauren Gambino and Fran Lawther (earlier) Wed 5 Nov 2025 06.22 EST First published on Tue 4 Nov 2025 20.37 ...

Heading Into Tuesday, There Was An Expectation That The Election

Heading into Tuesday, there was an expectation that the election results might highlight a growing gulf within the Democratic Party between moderates from purple states and progressives from deep-blue cities. Instead, the party is emerging from a cascade of victories that likely will, for a time, paper over whatever differences exist within the party. “Our assignment everywhere is to send the stro...

In The Afterglow Of Tuesday’s Elections, Democrats Find Themselves Emboldened.

In the afterglow of Tuesday’s elections, Democrats find themselves emboldened. And the triumphant results offer something of a “choose your own adventure” feel. In the afterglow of Tuesday’s elections, Democrats find themselves emboldened. And the triumphant results offer something of a “choose your own adventure” feel: Everyone across the ideological breadth of the party has reason to feel that t...