Reference News Network November 9 report: The UK BBC website published an article titled "The Significance Behind the Democratic Party's Big Win in the US Local Elections" on November 6. The author is Donovan Slack and Gareth Evans. The article excerpts are as follows:

The Democratic Party achieved a decisive victory in the mayoral election in New York City, as well as the gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey. With this local election taking place just one year before the crucial midterm elections, we may be able to receive some signals from these results.

The Democratic Party Re-emerges

The Democratic Party achieved a decisive victory in its first major election during Trump's second term, securing key victories. The headquarters of the party's candidates held celebratory events, forming a sharp contrast to the low mood following their defeat in the 2024 presidential election.

In New York City, Zuhair Mammadani defeated former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, becoming the first candidate in over 50 years to receive more than a million votes.

Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor to President Obama, said that Mammadani changed the voter composition by encouraging young people and immigrants to vote.

These decisive victories could likely revitalize the morale of the Democratic Party. Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, stated on the 5th: "The Democrats are back. We have started a good momentum for the midterm elections."

The Issue of Cost of Living Is Key

Promises to lower rent, food, and child care costs were central to Mammadani's campaign, but they also became a winning issue for more moderate Democrats in other areas.

Exit polls showed that economic issues were the top concern for voters in these three elections.

More importantly, according to survey data, most voters who listed the economy as their top priority voted for Democratic candidates in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.

This may provide the Democratic Party with a unifying message ahead of next year's midterm elections and pose a challenge to the Republicans.

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently said: "I can't predict the future, but if Americans continue to struggle for their paychecks, the Republicans will lose control of the House of Representatives."

Political communication expert Andrew Korniski said: "The issue of affordability of living costs crosses various demographic groups and highlights a major weakness of the Republicans."

Latinx Voters Turn Again

Last year, Trump received strong support from Latinx voters, who had been an important voting bloc for the Democrats for decades.

Although Trump did not run on the 4th, there were still some signs of concern for the Republicans. According to exit poll data, the winning candidates in the gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey led among Latinx voters by about 30%.

Republican political consultant Mike Madrid, who specializes in Latinx voting trends, analyzed that the cost of living and economic issues once again played a key role: "All national polls over the past month show that the economy is the most important issue for Latinx voters."

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