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Mamdani was elected mayor of New York, thus becoming the first Muslim mayor of the largest city in the U.S., after defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent. This victory was part of an ideological and generational competition, having national implications for the Democratic Party. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger won the governorship, becoming the first woman elected to this position, and in New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill also won. These elections were a test for Democrats, who are seeking effective strategies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Mamdani promoted progressive policies, such as rent control and free public transportation, while Spanberger and Sherrill came from the moderate wing of the party. The elections were influenced by voter frustration with Trump's chaotic tenure, although he remains unpopular.
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