Nov 04, 2025, 10:09 PM EST
Jay Jones projected to win Virginia attorney general race
ABC News projects Democrat Jay Jones will win the Virginia attorney general race against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, based on an analysis of the vote.
Mamdani celebrates victory in 'reborn' New York City
Mamdani urged the city to "breathe this moment in."
Last Updated: November 5, 2025, 12:24 AM EST
Democrats triumphed in high-profile races that unfolded across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia.
In California, voters also chose to redraw their state's congressional map in a move that could net Democrats five House seats.
The elections help provide a picture of how Americans feel about President Donald Trump's first nine months in office. Following a wave of Republican losses, Trump tried to blame the election results on his not being on the ballot and the prolonged government shutdown.
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Nov 04, 2025, 10:00 PM EST
Obama on Democratic wins: 'Future looks a little bit brighter'
Former President Barack Obama reacted to the flurry of Democratic wins on Tuesday, saying on X, "It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter."
-ABC News' Brittany Shepherd
Nov 04, 2025, 9:59 PM EST
House Speaker Mike Johnson slams Mamdani after win
House Speaker Mike Johnson put out a statement criticizing Mamdani and the Democrats after his historic win.
Johnson said Mamdani's win "cements" the Democratic Party's "transformation to a radical, big-government socialist party."
"Now, every House Democrat incumbent and candidate will co-own Mamdani’s disastrous record in the 2026 midterms," he added.
-ABC News' Lauren Peller
Nov 04, 2025, 9:49 PM EST
Mamdani posts video after winning mayoral election
Mamdani posted a short video on Bluesky after several outlets projected he would win the New York City mayoral election.
The video showed a subway door opening at the City Hall stop, with an announcement saying, "The next stop is City Hall."
