In the United States, local elections are following a similar pattern: the Democratic Party is resurging, riding on an anti-Trump wave.
Fourteen months of the Trump presidency have been enough to revive the Democrats. Previously considered distressed after Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election following a failed Joe Biden candidacy, they now seem unstoppable. They are winning election after election at the local level. Last week, one of their candidates even triumphed in Palm Beach, where Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is located.
Republicans are no longer joking around. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, admitted that the political context is shifting dramatically. The polls are catastrophic for them.
Projections suggest a significant victory for the Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, which will renew the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate. The progressive camp might even secure a majority in the Senate, a scenario previously deemed unlikely.
There is a general discontent in the United States regarding the White House’s policies, such as the handling of illegal immigration and the conflict in Iran, which broke a campaign promise of Trump’s and led to increased fuel prices. Trump’s popularity has plummeted to below 35%, especially among demographics that supported him in 2024.
In addition to the rejection of Republicans, the Democratic Party is showcasing new, younger faces with a stronger focus on everyday issues. Zohran Mamdani, elected mayor of New York, is a prominent figure in this new wave.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is a strong favorite for the 2028 presidential race, along with other well-known figures like Kamala Harris and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. However, the desire for fresh leadership could lead to unexpected candidates emerging.
With Donald Trump serving as a polarizing figure, Democrats see this as a golden opportunity to seize power.
