Apple News Today Democrats won big in the elections. Here’s what you missed.
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Nov 5, 2025 Democrats scored significant victories in recent elections, including a historic win in New York by Zohran Mamdani. The Supreme Court is tackling Trump’s tariffs, with potential refunds for businesses if he loses. Meanwhile, a tragic UPS plane crash in Louisville raised safety concerns, and some residents in Maine hilariously received letters about their deaths—despite being very much alive. Negotiations on the government shutdown are also heating up, hinting at possible resolutions ahead.
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Progressive Win Shows New Coalition Power
- Progressive messaging and a left-wing economic platform can build new coalitions even in big cities.
- Zohran Mamdani's rise from 1% polling to mayor shows messaging and turnout can overcome establishment odds.
Historic Mayoral Win And Direct Message To Trump
- Mamdani will be the first Muslim and first South Asian mayor of New York and the youngest in over a century.
- In his victory, he directly challenged President Trump, saying "turn the volume up" and stressing immigrant leadership.
Moderates Triumphed In Key Gubernatorial Races
- Moderate Democrats won big in bellwether gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.
- Those wins suggest voters favored pragmatism and stability amid national turmoil and the government shutdown.