Mamdani celebrates victory in 'reborn' New York City

Mamdani urged the city to "breathe this moment in."

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Megan Forrester, Ivan Pereira, and Meredith Deliso
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, 10:16 PM EST

Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general race after Democrat wins in gov., lt. gov. races

As of 10:10 p.m., with 95% of the expected vote reporting, Democrat Jay Jones is projected to win the Virginia’s attorney general race against Republican Jason Miyares by 5 points: 52%-47%.

Jones' campaign for attorney general was embattled in its final days, as Jones faced calls from Republicans to drop out of the race due to his recent texting scandal in which he was revealed to have called for violence against a Republican lawmaker. Jones apologized for the texts and said he will be "accountable for my mistakes."

-ABC News' Halle Troadec

Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general Jay Jones participates in the debate with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in Richmond, Va., Oct. 16, 2025.
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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.

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

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