
WSJ Minute Briefing Democrats Win Big on Election Night
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Nov 5, 2025 Democrats scored significant victories in key races, including New York City's mayoral election and gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, voters approved a measure that could lead to a major congressional map redraw. Meanwhile, as the government shutdown stretches on, Republican senators gathered at the White House to discuss the ongoing crisis. Weight-loss giant Novo Nordisk faces challenges with a lowered profit forecast amid rising competition from copycat drugs.
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Democrats Sweep Key Races
- Democrats won major local and state races, including New York City mayor and key governorships.
- California's redraw could flip five congressional seats and blunt GOP gains next year.
Young Socialist Wins NYC Mayor
- Zoran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won New York City mayor.
- Democrats also captured New Jersey and Virginia governorships, signaling broader gains.
California Map Could Shift Seats
- California voters approved a temporary congressional map redraw.
- That change positions Democrats to potentially flip five seats in next year's midterms.
