U.S. politicians and interest groups reacted to Democratic wins in a trio of races on Tuesday, the first major elections since Donald Trump returned to the presidency, giving the embattled party new momentum ahead of next year’s congressional midterms.

NEW YORK MAYOR-ELECT ZOHRAN MAMDANI IN SPEECH:

"New York, tonight you have delivered a mandate for change, a mandate for a new kind of politics, a mandate we can afford, and a mandate for a government that delivers exactly that."

“You showed that when politics speaks to you without condescension, we can usher in a new era of leadership. We will fight for you because we are you.“

“Thanks to all of those who sacrifice so much, we are breathing in the air of a city that has been reborn.”

U.S. HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES ON X:

"Democrats are smoking Donald Trump and Republican extremists throughout the country.

"Enough with the premature obituaries.

"The Democratic Party is back."

U.S. HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON IN A STATEMENT:

"Democrats in New York City have chosen a true extremist and Marxist, and the consequences will be felt across our entire nation. Zohran Mamdani’s election cements the Democrat Party's transformation to a radical, big-government socialist party."

VIRGINIA GOVERNOR-ELECT ABIGAIL SPANBERGER IN A SPEECH:

"We sent a message to the world that in 2025 Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our Commonwealth over chaos."

In reference to Washington politicians: “To those across the Potomac who are attacking our jobs and our economy, I will not stand by silently while you attack Virginia’s workers.”

“Tonight, as governor-elect, I call on Congress, Republicans and Democra...