Party achieved important victories in the elections for mayor of NY, for governor in New Jersey and Virginia
The Democrats achieved significant victories in the state and local elections held in the United States on Tuesday (4.Nov.2025), and are regaining their breath after losing to the (Republican Party) in the presidential race in 2024.
In New York, (Democratic Party) the former governor (independent), who received Trump’s support. In New Jersey and Virginia, more moderate Democratic candidates emerged victorious in the contests for state governorship.
The campaign of Mamdani, a democratic socialist who is on the party’s far left spectrum, has championed a platform aimed at addressing workers’ concerns, including the rising costs of child care, transportation, housing and food.
In New Jersey, (Democratic Party) beat (Republican Party) despite presidential endorsement in favor of the 2nd. In the dispute, which, according to polls, would be close, Sherrill had a 13-point advantage over Ciattarelli (56.2% against 43.2%), with 95% of the votes counted.
In Virginia, (Democratic Party) had a 15-point advantage over the Republican candidate (57.5% against 42.3%), with 96% of the votes counted.
Spanberger becomes the first woman to govern the state – one of the most affected by the partial government shutdown, due to the large concentration of federal public servants.
Furthermore, the Democrats won the California referendum on the so-called “”. The measure is a reaction to redrawing electoral districts in other states across the country, such as Texas, before the midterm elections.
In practice, California voters approved an electoral map that gives Democrats a greater chance of regaining the House of Representatives in 2026. With 70% of the ballots counted, 63.8% said “yes” to the proposition, while 36.2% voted “no”.
TRUMP REACTION
Trump used his Twitter account for this purpose shutdown regarding the fact that his name was not on the voting ballots.
“Trump not being on the ballot and the shutdown were the two reasons Republicans lost the election tonight, according to polls.”wrote the president, without specifying the source. The publication was made shortly after Mamdani’s victory was announced in New York.
According to research Reuters/Ipsos released on October 28, Trump’s approval rating in the US, returning to the lowest level of his term in office – the same as recorded in July. In the same survey, disapproval reached 57%, compared to 52% in May.
The cost of living is the main focus of attrition. According to the survey, 63% of respondents disapprove of Trump’s handling of prices that put pressure on families, compared to 58% at the beginning of October. The percentage of those who evaluate the president’s performance on this topic well is less than half of this contingent.
The survey records moderate concern about the “shutdown”, the 2nd longest in US history. According to the survey, 29% said “don’t care” or be “happy” with the suspension of activities; 20% said they were “irritated” and around 50% reported frustration. Most reported little or no impact on their daily lives.
