After over a year of campaigning Zohran Mamdani has won the mayoral race in New York City. The Democratic Socialist defeated Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa Tuesday night.

During his victory speech he was filled with emotion as a new beginning shines on New York City. He was greeted with cheers as he spoke to his supporters saying “New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight led by an immigrant.”

A nod to his views on protecting the city and immigrants from ICE. The 34 year old will make history as one of the youngest, and the only Muslim mayor in New York City history.

In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears becoming the first woman governor in Virginia history. During her victory speech she thanked her daughters and told her supporters, “You all chose leadership that will focus relentlessly on what matters most.”

In New Jersey, Democratic Rep. Mickie Sherrill defeated Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in the governors race. The former navy pilot said a defining moment in her life was when she swore to defend the constitution, “It taught me that leadership means carrying the weight of other people’s hopes. Standing firm when it is easier to bend and always putting the common good above personal gain,” she added.

All of these candidates campaigned on the promise of affordability, showing what matters the most to people in today’s world.

On the other side of the country, California passed Proposition 50 which would allow the state to redraw their congressional map in favor of Democrats. This could earn Democrats 5 new seats in next year’s House elections.

This came as a response to the gerrymandering done in Republican states like Texas, Missouri and North Carolina.