Summary
In the 2025 U.S. elections, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayoral race, becoming the first Muslim mayor of the city. Democrats also won gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, and Californians voted to let Democratic lawmakers redraw the congressional map. These elections served as an early measure of public opinion on President Donald Trump's administration during off-year elections.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, became New York City's first Muslim mayor.
- Mamdani won with over one million votes, beating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo.
- Democrats won governor races in New Jersey and Virginia.
- In California, voters allowed Democratic lawmakers to redraw the congressional map.
- The elections acted as an early test of President Trump's popularity, showing significant disapproval in several states.
- 55% of New Jersey voters, 56% of Virginia voters, 69% of New York City voters, and 63% of California voters expressed disapproval of President Trump.
- Trump supported Andrew Cuomo in the New York mayoral race and showed support for the Republican candidate in Virginia.
- Democrats took major positions in Virginia, with Abigail Spanberger winning the governor's race.
