Democrats scored major victories in the first election of President Trump’s second term, winning governorships in Virginia and New Jersey and electing Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s first Muslim mayor. The results highlight two rising models within the party: moderates like Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, and progressives like Mamdani, a democratic socialist. With affordability and economic issues front and center, the wins give Democrats fresh momentum and a chance to redefine their path ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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