The people of New York have elected Indian-origin Zohraan Mamdani as their next mayor, while the Democrats also won two key gubernatorial elections. This decision by American voters is being seen as an early warning for President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dodged a question on whether the self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is the future of the Democratic Party.

Zohran Mamdani, 34, is the projected winner of New York City's race for mayor in a contest that rallied young voters and sparked debate about the future direction of the Democratic Party.

The Democrats dominated the first major election day since Donald Trump became president with a series of victories

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg said Wednesday that the Democratic Party must step aside to let candidates "shine" after recent wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York elections.

New York’s mayoral ballots list candidates multiple times because of fusion voting, designed to empower minor parties and clarify voter preference

Supporters at The Treasury in Syracuse listen Tuesday night as Sharon Owens talks about her win in the mayor’s race. (Dennis Nett photo)

N.Y., took several question on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, addressing whether he thinks the self-proclaimed socialist is the future of the party. (Credit: Pool)

Voters shifted sharply to the left across Virginia, New Jersey and New York City in elections Tuesday, sweeping into office Democrats who focused on affordability and capitalized on frustration with President Donald Trump.