On Nov. 4, general elections were held in many states across the US. The result of this election was a major sweep by the Democrats. Not only are there going to be new democratic elected officials in office this upcoming year, but there were also other things passed like the California congressional map that will help Democrats to regain some power within our currently Republican-dominated government.
These election results have become a new beacon of hope for many people in the US. The result of last year’s presidential election made many people feel defeated and some lost their fire to continue to fight for what they believe in. After seeing all the harm that Trump and his administration have brought, the people are starting to get their fire back and rebel against all of the harmful policies that have been passed. I think all of these newly elected officials are going to be the start of what will bring the people together and make them realize that things cannot continue the way they are.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s new mayor-elect, is a good example of someone who is fighting to better the lives of all of the people. His goal is to bring down rent, create better public transit, and make it easier to raise a family. These factors are things that can pertain to almost anyone. Regardless of how much money someone makes, I think everyone would like to have a lower rent and a better experience on public transport. When it comes to family, I know that not everyone wants to have kids and raise a family. Even if that is something you don’t want, you are still entitled to the right to have one and it is something you should have access to.
On top of this, how Mamdani has been able to fight this fight in a well-mannered fashion has been very powerful. In today’s politics, it is very common to see people frequently disrespecting each other in debates and just arguing rather than getting their point across. In Mamdani’s victory speech, he called out Trump’s wrongs and even says,
Mamdani directly addressed how he plans to successfully dismantle Trump’s harmful policies in this speech. A few weeks after Mamdani’s speech, he was invited to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump and was able to be cordial and polite throughout the duration of the meeting. Mamdani is here to enact change, not just talk about it. He isn’t going to stay quiet, but he also knows how to not make things harder for himself so he can reach his goals.
Trump’s term as president has been harmful to many people in the US. From things like the government shutdown to the surge of ICE presence, almost all US citizens have been affected by the Trump administration’s poor choices. Now that the people have witnessed just how much the election result can affect them, they are realizing that their voices do make a difference. We saw this with the large voter turnouts at the recent elections. I believe that these wins are just the start of what is to come in the future, and that with the right amount of determination and support, things will turn around for US citizens.
