It would seem with those numbers, the Republicans would claim a win. The Democrats need at least a 9 point win to claim a seat in the South where the districts have been gerrymandered. The Republicans would call this a mandate to start arresting Democrats. When the Democrats win by a margin like this, they assume the Mayor position should be shut down until the voters can elect someone they really meant to.
It would seem with those numbers, the Republicans would claim a win. The Democrats need at least a 9 point win to claim a seat in the South where the districts have been gerrymandered. The Republicans would call this a mandate to start arresting Democrats. When the Democrats win by a margin like this, they assume the Mayor position should be shut down until the voters can elect someone they really meant to.