In a significant electoral event, Diana Moreno has emerged victorious in the special election to fill the New York Assembly seat previously held by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This win marks the first electoral success for Mamdani-backed candidates and reinforces the Democratic Socialist movement in Queens. Moreno, a friend of Mamdani and an advocate for progressive policies, received strong support, leading to her landslide win in Assembly District 36. The results from the special elections indicate a broader trend of Democratic dominance across multiple state legislature seats in New York. Additionally, Erik Bottcher has won a special election for a State Senate seat, solidifying the Democratic hold in the legislature.