One thing was clear — it was a big night for Democrats.

Donald Trump has made a surprising acknowledgment after the Republicans were delivered a surprising drubbing by Americans am year after his election.

"In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the light," Mamdani says in a victory speech where he outlines his policies and addresses Trump directly

Democrats triumphed in high-profile races that unfolded across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, voters also chose to redraw their state's congressional map in a move that could net Democrats five House seats.

After catapulting to victory in the New York City mayoral race, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will address New Yorkers in his first post-election announcement on Wednesday morning.

"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," he told the crowd during a victory speech, touting voters' "mandate for change" and "mandate for a city we can afford".