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US election results: Mamdani’s win and Democratic landslide spell trouble for Trump’s Republicans

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The Democrats have secured landslide victories in a number of elections across the United States, with Zohran Mamdani making history in his election as New York City mayor. A year out from the midterms, analysts say the resounding Democratic victory should serve as a warning to Republicans that Donald Trump's more hard-line actions aren't going over well with voters.

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