Democrats scored main victories within the first election of President Trump’s second time period, profitable governorships in Virginia and New Jersey and electing Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s first Muslim mayor. The outcomes spotlight two rising fashions throughout the get together: moderates like Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, and progressives like Mamdani, a democratic socialist. With affordability and financial points entrance and heart, the wins give Democrats recent momentum and an opportunity to redefine their path forward of the 2026 midterms.
