Recent Democratic election contests across the United States have highlighted an important reality of modern politics: strong online visibility and viral moments do not always lead to electoral success. While digital platforms play an increasingly influential role in shaping political conversations, recent outcomes suggest that long-standing community relationships and in-person organizing remain decisive factors at the ballot box.
Two high-profile races — a special congressional primary in Arizona and the 2025 mayoral election in New York City — offer a useful contrast in how different campaign strategies can shape results.
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