New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- In the first major elections since Donald Trump's return to the presidency, Democrats swept three high-profile contests - in New York City, Virginia, and New Jersey - giving the party a significant morale boost ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The wins challenge Trump's influence and revive voter enthusiasm after nine months of his administration.

In one of the night's most striking results, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state lawmaker, won the New York City mayoral race, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an Independent.

Mamdani will become the first Muslim mayor of the country's largest city, marking a historic and symbolic win for progressives.

His fiery victory spee...