MSNBC host Rachel Maddow was visibly delighted during the network's election coverage as Zohran Mamdani was projected to become New York City's next mayor. Mamdani, 34, will make history as the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, following a campaign that energized young voters and drew support from a broad age range. Maddow and her colleagues discussed the impact of last-minute endorsements for Andrew Cuomo from prominent figures, which were seen as detrimental to his campaign. The night also saw Democratic victories in gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, with Abigail Spanberger becoming Virginia's first female governor and Mikie Sherrill winning in New Jersey.