New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- Democratic candidates have performed exceptionally well in the US mayoral polls, the first major elections conducted in the US after President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office.

Democratic contender Zohran Mamdani is set to become the first South Asian and first Muslim mayor of New York City, defeating Andrew Cuomo, who received the support of Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Ackman.

Apart from Mamdani, Democrats secured the mayoral wins in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states with elections for new leaders this year.

Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill was elected as the governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former state representative. The US polls have garnered significant national atte...