what election happened yesterday

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Here’s a concise update on what happened yesterday based on recent election coverage:

  • Major races of interest included the New York City mayoral contest, and gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. Early results and subsequent projections indicated wins for candidates aligned with the Democratic party in these key races.
  • In New York City, Zohran Mamdani was reported to have won the mayoral race, marking a historic outcome for the city’s leadership.
  • In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill won the governor’s race, becoming the state’s first Democratic woman governor.
  • In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger won the governor’s race, noted as a historic first female governor for the state.
  • California voters approved Proposition 50, related to redistricting processes, a measure seen as potentially shaping congressional district boundaries for future elections.

If you’d like, I can pull more detailed results by race (vote counts, margins, turnout) or provide a country-specific summary if you’re looking for a non-U.S. perspective.