In a series of recent electoral victories, pro-Palestine candidates have made significant strides in the United States, indicating that activism's success may be more effectively measured in the long term. Darializa Avila Chevalier, a former student activist at Columbia University who participated in pro-Palestine protests, won a Democratic congressional primary against a five-term incumbent. This win, along with several others in New York, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, suggests that public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestinian rights. The movement traces its roots to 2024 when students at Columbia University set up the first encampment in support of Palestinians, sparking a national movement. Despite facing arrests, academic disciplinary action, and smear campaigns, these student activists have managed to foster a "new wave of hope" with their efforts. Avila Chevalier's victory is particularly significant as she is likely to represent large parts of Columbia University's campus, where the protests originated. This election season has provided activists with renewed optimism, demonstrating that despite facing immense repression and operating in a hostile environment, grassroots movements can still achieve remarkable results over time.