Source: Angela WEISS/ Monica Morgan Election Day 2025 saw some historic wins in favor of Democrats, and if you open your window and stick your head out, you can practically hear the joyous rapture of political hope resonating out of cities and states all across America. New York City has a new mayor. Proud Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani defeated both of his opponents in Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, with Cuomo, his closest competitor, losing by nearly 9%.