Democrats have been wandering in the political wilderness for years—unsure how to counter President Donald Trump, divided over leadership, and plagued by doubts about who should carry the torch next. The party’s most visible figures often seem uninspired, and its next generation hasn’t exactly stirred confidence either.

But the political map shifted on Nov. 4, when Democrats didn’t just survive the mid-cycle test—they dominated it.

From New Jersey to Georgia to California, the party scored wins across ideological lines. Progressives celebrated Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City, while moderates claimed bragging rights with Virginia’s Abigail Spanberger. Even California’s Proposition 50 passed easily, clearing the way for Gov. Gavin Newsom to engineer a Democratic gerry

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