The U.S. elections on Tuesday night turned into a historic success for the Democratic Party. According to NBC News projections, Democratic candidates won all three of the nation’s most hotly contested races. Party leaders hailed the results as a decisive rejection of Republican President Donald Trump’s political agenda.

A Historic Moment in New York

Zohran Mamdani, projected to become New York City’s next mayor, drew attention as both a Muslim and a self-described democratic socialist. His victory marks a milestone for the city’s growing diversity and progressive politics. Mamdani’s rise could reshape New York’s political landscape for years to come.

A New Era of Female Leadership in Virginia

In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger is set to make history as the state’s first female governor. Fellow Democrat Jay Jones also scored a surprise victory over incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares. Jones’s win was particularly notable given the controversy surrounding his leaked 2022 text messages in which he appeared to joke about shooting then–House Speaker Todd Gilbert.

Democratic Momentum in New Jersey and California

In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill is expected to become the state’s next governor. Meanwhile, California voters approved Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment allowing the state to use a new congressional map favoring Democrats in U.S. House races — a move likely to solidify the party’s dominance in the state.

Judicial Balance Maintained in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, voters retained three incumbent Democratic justices on the state’s Supreme Court, preserving the party’s 5–2 majority. The outcome underscores Democrats’ continued influence in the judicial branch — a strategic advantage ahead of key legal battles.

Schumer’s Sharp Rebuke to Trump

Even before all races were called, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York declared the results “a rejection of the Trump agenda.” Schumer stated, “The cruelty, chaos, and greed that define MAGA radicalism were decisively rejected by the American people.” He praised voters for reaffirming their trust in Democrats to lower costs, improve healthcare, and build a better future for American families.

Trump Responds: “I Wasn’t on the Ballot ”

Donald Trump, reacting on social media, blamed the Republican losses on his absence from the ballot and the ongoing federal government shutdown that began on October 1. “TRUMP WASN'T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT, according to pollsters” the former President wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.