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Democrats swept a trio of races on Nov 4 in the first major elections in the United States since Donald Trump regained presidency, elevating a new generation of leaders and giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum ahead of next year's congressional elections.

The party's candidates Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill won their elections for governor with commanding leads in Virginia and New Jersey, respectively.

In New York City, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani beat former governor Andrew Cuomo to win the mayoral race.

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00:00The Democratic Party made a sweep of three key elections on Tuesday night,
00:07elevating a new generation of leaders and giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum
00:11ahead of next year's congressional elections.
00:14We here in New Jersey are bound to fight for a different future for our children.
00:20To everyone who helped us achieve this win...
00:25Besides Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani's win in the mayoral race in New York,
00:31the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia
00:33were also won by Mickey Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger, respectively.
00:39Supporters of the Democratic Party said they are hopeful
00:41after they ensure Democrats holding on to the New Jersey governor post.
00:47We are just thrilled that New Jersey came out for Mickey Sherrill and did the right thing.
00:53In my opinion, my humble opinion, I think it's really a positive change
01:00and I'm a lot more hopeful tonight than I have been for a long time.
01:04In Virginia, Spanberger highlighted collaboration across party lines in her victory speech.
01:10Leadership that will focus on problem solving, not stoking, division.
01:16You chose, we chose leadership that will always put Virginia first.
01:23And Virginia, I cannot wait to get to work for you.
01:29I have worked with anyone and everyone, regardless of political party,
01:34to deliver results for the people that I serve.
01:38And that's because I believe in this idea that there is so much more that unites us
01:44as Virginians and as Americans than divides us.
01:48And I know, I know in my heart that we can unite for Virginia's future
01:54and we can set an example for the rest of the nation.
02:01The results of the elections are seen as a barometer of how Americans are responding
02:06to U.S. President Donald Trump's performance over the last nine months in office.
02:14To be continued...
02:17...
02:21to be continued...
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