Originally published at: Election Digest: Mamdani Wins NYC, Dems Sweep States, CA Approves Gerrymander – Peak Prosperity
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Democrat Zohran Mamdani was projected as the winner of the New York City mayoral election, leading with 51.5% to independent Andrew Cuomo’s 39.7% based on 36% of votes counted; Republican Curtis Sliwa placed third at 8%. In his victory speech, Mamdani described New York as a city of immigrants led by an immigrant and addressed President Trump, stating, “To get to any of us, you’ll have to get through all of us.” He pledged to hold landlords accountable, end corruption enabling tax evasion, and expand labor protections. Critics, including conservative outlets, described his policies as potentially divisive and economically risky.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governorship, becoming the state’s first female governor after defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears; NewsNation called the race with Spanberger leading by more than 10 points, compared to Republican Glenn Youngkin’s narrow win four years earlier. In New Jersey, Rep. Mikie Sherrill defeated Jack Ciattarelli for governor, maintaining Democratic control in a race that reportedly narrowed. A Democrat also won a Georgia race by 20 points, despite expectations of a close contest. Republican responses highlighted strong performances in rural areas and called for reviews of campaign strategies in these states.
Voters in New York City reported several irregularities during the election, including no identification requirement at polling sites, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani’s name appearing twice on ballots in the top row, and former candidate Eric Adams remaining listed after dropping out to avoid splitting the vote. Andrew Cuomo’s name appeared in the bottom right corner of the second row. In New Jersey, voting machines reportedly malfunctioned in three districts described as conservative, causing disruptions. However, the New York City Board of Elections stated that multiple candidate appearances stem from legal fusion voting requirements and do not compromise election integrity, while New Jersey officials described the machine issues as isolated and quickly resolved by technicians.
Multiple polling locations in New York City also experienced swatting incidents hours before closing. The NYPD and FBI are investigating these as what authorities called elaborate attempts involving terroristic threats via email. Earlier, bomb threats were emailed to sites in New Jersey, mainly in areas described as Republican-leaning, leading to temporary closures and voter rerouting; some locations reopened after safety checks. In response to the New Jersey threats, Mamdani attributed them to the Trump administration’s approach to voter intimidation, citing what he described as broader efforts to repress voices through allegations of fraud; no culprit had been identified at the time. Republican leaders criticized such attributions as premature, urging a full investigation before assigning blame.
Exit polls showed strong Democratic support from Hispanic and Generation Z voters in New Jersey and Virginia, contributing to Democratic wins in those states. Young women backed Democrats at disproportionately high rates: 81% for Mamdani in New York City, 80% for Sherrill in New Jersey, and 78% for Spanberger in Virginia, according to NBC data. Republicans contended that these trends were overstated, pointing to competitive internal polls and strong turnout among other demographics like rural and older voters.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that Republican migration from blue states like New Jersey has strengthened the GOP in Florida, noting that more Republicans than Democrats have moved there since he took office, shifting voter registration from a 300,000 Democratic advantage to a 1.4 million Republican lead. He suggested Ciattarelli would have won in New Jersey if those migrants could have voted. Democrats countered that migration patterns reflect economic and lifestyle factors more than pure political shifts, with data showing a mix of affiliations among newcomers.
Lastly, and arguably most importantly on the national level, California voters approved Proposition 50, which allows the state legislature to redraw congressional districts for the 2026 U.S. House elections, bypassing the independent redistricting commission. Polls showed 56% support, with 82% of yes voters citing the need to counter GOP actions in Texas, according to survey data. Despite the outcome, 92% of voters expressed a preference for nonpartisan district drawing. Opponents argued the measure could enable gerrymandering, though supporters viewed it as a necessary adjustment to the commission’s process.
Future Implications
Following election results, Polymarket odds for Democrats winning the House in 2026 rose to 70%, based on the potential for Proposition 50 to flip up to five seats from Republican to Democratic control.
A JL Partners poll for the Daily Mail, conducted among decided voters showing Mamdani at 45%, found that 9% of New York City residents—approximately 765,000 people—said they would definitely leave if Mamdani wins the mayoral race, with 25% considering departure. Among those earning over $250,000, 7% said they plan to move. Poll respondents indicated that the top 1% contribute half of income tax revenue. Expectations under Mamdani’s leadership included 47% anticipating more crime, 43% fewer businesses, 39% higher terrorism risk, and 45% increased antisemitism, though 39% saw potential improvement in housing affordability. Mamdani’s proposals include free childcare, rent freezes, public grocery stores, fare-free buses, and higher taxes on top earners and corporations. Real estate activity has reportedly slowed, with some buyers withdrawing due to his rent freeze proposal, and cities like Boca Raton preparing to attract relocating residents and businesses. Only 59% of New Yorkers said they would definitely stay if he wins, per the poll. Mamdani and supporters dismissed exodus fears as exaggerated, citing studies of similar policies elsewhere that did not lead to predicted business flight.
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NYC Ballot Quirks: No ID, Duplicates, and Dropped-Out Candidates Linger
No ID required
Source | Submitted by Patriot83
Voting Machines Down in Three Conservative New Jersey Districts
Voting machines DOWN in three CONSERVATIVE districts in New Jersey.
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
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NYC Polling Stations Swatted in Apparent Election Interference; NYPD and FBI Launch Probe
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Mamdani Pins NJ Polling Bomb Threats on Trump Before Culprit Emerges
reports of bomb threats at New Jersey polling stations are President Trump’s fault.
California Voters Approve Power Grab on Redistricting, Yet 92% Want It Nonpartisan
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NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani to Trump: “To Get to Any of Us, You’ll Have to Get Through All of Us”
To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger Elected Virginia’s First Female Governor
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will become the next governor of Virginia.
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Shocking Georgia Blowout: Democrat’s 20+ Point Win Defies Tight Race Expectations
The Democrat won by 20+ points in Georgia.
Hispanics and Gen Z Fuel Democratic Surge in New Jersey and Virginia
HISPANICS & GEN Z STAGE A BLUE COMEBACK IN NJ AND VA
Young Women Surge for Democrats: Exit Polls Reveal 78-81% Support in Key Races
Young women are the story of tonight.
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In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: New York City Board of Elections, New Jersey Election Commission, Fox News, The Conservative Post, Breitbart News, The Daily Caller, California Democratic Party, California Political Analysis, The Miami Herald, The Nation, and Zohran Mamdani.
