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Democrats Win Key Elections, Boost Midterm Prospects

4/1/2026

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  • Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for Florida's 87th House district.
  • Brian Nathan secured a victory in State Senate District 14.
  • In New York City, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani defeated independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
  • Polls indicate Democrats lead in Senate races in Maine, Alaska, North Carolina, and New Hampshire ahead of the midterm elections on November 3, 2026, with implications for control of Congress.