New York Mayor Election Results LIVE Updates: New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani acknowledges supporters as he takes the stage for a rally in New York. (AP Photo)NYC Mayoral Election 2025 Results LIVE Updates: Millions cast their ballots in New York City to elect a new mayor in the first major electoral test of President Donald Trump’s second term and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral polls on Tuesday. The biggest contest was between Mamdani and independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, alongside Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. In a separate race for governor in Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer has become the state’s first female governor.
Referendum on Trump: On the eve of New York City mayoral polls, President Trump announced on Truth Social that he is backing independent candidate Cuomo, who lost Democratic primary to Mamdani in June this year. Trump said a vote for Republican nominee Sliwa would be a vote for Mamdani. “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him,” Trump said. The US president’s policies, including tariffs, his “big, beautiful” budget bill threatened rural hospitals and health insurance coverage for millions and the recent federal shutdown could play a factor in the polls.
Mamdani- A new star for Democrats in NYC: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Muslim state legislator, has backed radical changes in order to address economic inequality. Mamdani’s approach of having a bold agenda and an inspirational approach has brought in thousands of supporters in New York in his camp, and the NYC mayor frontrunner has also received endorsements from likes of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to campaign on his behalf.
The performance of Mamdani and the other Democratic candidates who won on Tuesday will be consequential for the political landscape.
By the time the race for the 2028 US Presidential elections takes place, the Democratic Mayor and Governors would have completed a year-and-a-half.
If they succeed, their model will be the ones to be replicated to challenge Trump’s successor. But if they don’t work, this will be something for the voters to watch out for.
New York as the city of immigrants has always inspired people from all over the world to go there and make their dreams possible. Like in India, a young person from small towns like Asansol or Bhilai might aspire to go to Delhi or Mumbai to pursue their dreams, the New York City is the equivalent for the global youth.
For many Indian parents who want to send their children to America, New York City is top on the list. The same holds true for Indian students who want to study and professionals who want to work there.
This means what the New York City Mayor does has a direct impact on how expensive it is to live there, how safe it is to commute, how good the quality of air they breathe and how free the biggest city in the free world is.
So, from that perspective, his win is hugely consequential for the Indians who live, study and work there.
The biggest challenge Mamdani will possibly face will be on the issue of immigration, with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers unleashing an unusually severe crackdown on immigrants.
As the son of immigrant parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, Zohran Mamdani will have the onerous task of defending and protecting immigrants from ICE agents, at a time when the crackdown is being enforced by Trump’s top aides, Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, with great zeal. Mamdani standing up to the ICE agents and the border czars, thus, will require both legal and political skills.
Mamdani has gone from a small-time rapper to social media star to a New York city politician. At 34, his political CV looks remarkable.
While he has charmed social media, especially Instagram, with what is called a “great political smile”, and has also run an effective campaign reaching out to the lowest common denominator on the streets of New York, his being anointed the next best thing to happen to the Democratic Party is jumping the gun.
One evidence of that is that stalwarts like the veteran Democratic leader Chuck Schumer did not endorse him officially, nor did former US President Barack Obama.
When he assumes office on January 1, 2026, his performance will frame his political journey. A comparison to Obama, who was a junior Congressman and eventually US President, is premature.
His promise of affordability in the city of dreams resonated, but now that has to translate into action.
Prices of eggs was the big slogan used by Trump during his campaign last year. Mamdani has taken on the issue of the high cost of living in New York City.
From campaigning for free groceries, he has now moderated to “cheaper” groceries. He has promised free buses for the city’s residents, who find the subway system inadequate and the public transportation broken and expensive. In a city of single parents doing two jobs to sustain themselves and their families, he has also promised free child-care — a luxury for many who live in a city that never sleeps.
These freebies are eaiser promised than delivered in New York.
Challenge to Trumpism, not necessarily to Trump
The win has been put across as a challenge to US President Donald Trump, a year after he won the US elections.
To put this win in context, all the three highly-publicised races — in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey, where Democratic candidates won — are Democratic strongholds. So, it was not a surprise that the Democratic candidates were voted in.
Virginia has a high density of federal government staffers, a sort of a sarkari babu stronghold, like RK Puram or Sarojini Nagar in New Delhi. Here, the impact of the Elon Musk-helmed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) laying off workers, and of the ongoing government shutdown, helped the Democrat candidate Abigail Spanberger win the Governor’s race. She has become the first woman to lead the province.
In New Jersey, where Trump had put his weight behind the Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and held several tele-rallies on his behalf, Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherill won.
All these are encouraging signs for the Democratic Party, but one has to remember that New York City has also been a Democratic stronghold, and Trump has never been popular in the city.
Trump was quick to point out and posted on Truth Social that “TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT,” and the federal government shutdown “WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT.”
Here’s a quick summary of what all happened today:
Zohran Mamdani created history after New Yorkers elected him their first Muslim and South Asian-origin mayor. Digging into the mayor-elect’s past always throws up hidden gems. Get this: In his days as a Hip-Hop rapper, Young Cardamom, Mamdani once collaborated with Ali Sethi, the Pakistani-American singer of ‘Pasoori’ fame, to produce a song called ‘Chhoti Bahu’. Yes, the same name as a popular Indian soap opera at the time.
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Journalist Mehdi Hasan took a jab at critics after Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York City mayoral win on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Democratic socialist, who became the city’s first Muslim mayor, closed his victory speech with “Dhoom Machale,” the title track from the 2004 Bollywood hit Dhoom.
“Hey white supremacists, Zohran ended his speech tonight with ‘Dhoom Machale.’ Bollywood music. Cry more, racist losers,” Hasan posted on X, mocking detractors of the newly elected mayor.
Rama Duwaji is a 28-year-old New York-based artist and animator with Syrian roots, whose work often explores Middle Eastern themes and issues.
She is the wife of new-mayor elect Zohran Mamdani.
"Rama isn't just my wife; she's an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms," Mamdani wrote in a post on 12 May, announcing they had been married three months earlier.
The couple met on Hinge, "so there is still hope in those dating apps," Mamdani - then a candidate - said in an interview in June.
-With inputs from BBC
According to BBC's US partner, CBS News, Mamdani Mamdani secured 50.4% of the vote, to independent Andrew Cuomo's 41.6% and Republican Curtis Sliwa's 7%.
Mamdani won more than one million votes. He's the first candidate to do so since 1969. - CNN
When he announced his run for mayor last October, Zohran Mamdani was a state lawmaker unknown to most New York City residents. But that was before the 34-year-old democratic socialist crashed the national political scene with a stunning upset over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in June’s Democratic primary.
On Tuesday, Mamdani completed his political ascension, again vanquishing Cuomo, as well as Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, in the general election. The former foreclosure prevention counselor and one-time rapper becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor, first born in Africa, and first of South Asian heritage — not to mention its youngest mayor in more than a century.
“I will wake up each morning with a singular purpose: To make this city better for you than it was the day before,” Mamdani promised New Yorkers in his victory speech. Here’s a look at the next chief executive of America’s largest city: Mamdani's progressive promises for New York City Mamdani ran on an optimistic vision for New York City.
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Mamdani began his campaign as a relatively obscure state lawmaker, little known even within New York City.
Going into the Democratic primary, Cuomo was the presumed favorite, with near-universal name recognition and deep political connections. Cuomo’s chances were buoyed further when incumbent Mayor Eric Adams bowed out of the primary while dealing with the fallout of his now-dismissed federal corruption case.
But as the race progressed, Mamdani’s natural charm, catchy social media videos and populist economic platform energized voters in the notoriously expensive city. He also began drawing outside attention as his name recognition grew.
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Mamdani, who was criticized throughout the campaign for his thin resume, will now have to begin staffing his incoming administration and planning how to accomplish the ambitious but polarizing agenda that drove him to victory.
Among the campaign’s promises are free child care, free city bus service, city-run grocery stores and a new Department of Community Safety that would send mental health care workers to handle certain emergency calls rather than police officers. It is unclear how Mamdani will pay for such initiatives, given Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s steadfast opposition to his calls to raise taxes on wealthy people.
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Unlike some of the other Democrats who won on Tuesday night in different races across the United States, New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani spoke directly to Trump:
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, in his speech that lasted less than 30 minutes, detailed how he plans to deliver on his key poll promises that have helped him achieve success in the Tuesday's NYC mayoral polls. Reiterating his pledge, Mamdani spoke about free buses, universal childcare, and tackling rising rent prices. In a message of hope, the new mayor of NYC said, "In this moment of darkness, New York will be the light."
"Tonight we have stepped out from the old into the new. So let us speak now with clarity and conviction that cannot be misunderstood about what this new age will deliver and for whom," Mamdani said.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani attacked President Donald Trump during his victory speech after winning the NYC mayoral race and said, "If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."
As Mamdani addressed the US president directly, Trump in a post on Truth Social wrote, "And so it begins."
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani addressed US President Donald Trump in an all out attack and said that he has only four words for him, "Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up."
Mamdani, in a direct address to President Trump, said, "To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reacted to independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceding defeat in the mayoral polls and said, "My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time I utter his name."
Amid the loud cheers at his campaign party, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani gave a victory speech and said, "My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty" and added that New Yorkers have voted for "change".
During the celebration night, Mamdani said, "New York, tonight you have delivered a mandate for change, a mandate for a new kind of politics, a mandate for a city we can afford and a mandate for a government that delivers exactly that."
Zohran Mamdani is giving his victory speech at his campaign’s celebration in Brooklyn. Watch live:
California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or advance President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The approval of Proposition 50 gives Democrats a shot at winning as many as five additional seats, just enough to blunt Texas Republicans’ move to redraw their own maps to pick up five GOP seats at Trump’s urging. Texas’ move and California’s response have kicked off a flurry of redistricting efforts around the country, with Republican states appearing to have an edge. Deeply blue California is Democrats’ best opportunity to make up seats.
Midterm elections typically punish the party in the White House, and Trump is fighting to maintain his party’s slim House majority. Republicans hold 219 seats to Democrats’ 213.
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Independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo congratulated Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for winning the New York City mayoral race as Mamdani's supporters shouted and booed throughout his speech where he conceded defeat.
"Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani. Tonight was their night, and as they start to transition to government, we will all help any way we can, because we need our New York City government to work. We want it to work for all New Yorkers because our city is the greatest city in the world, and we will unite for New York City because we love New York City," Cuomo said.
US President Donald Trump has asked Republicans to get back to work after losing the New York City mayoral election to Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and several other races on November 4.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "REPUBLICANS, TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER! GET BACK TO PASSING LEGISLATION AND VOTER REFORM!"
Former President Barack Obama, who hit the campaign trail and backed the Democrats, has congratulated the Democratic candidates who won the election across different races on November 4.
In a post on X, Obama wrote, "Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter."
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 5, 2025
US President Donald Trump has reacted to Republicans losing several elections on November 4 and posted on Truth Social, "TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,” according to Pollsters.
After Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, 34, won the New York City's mayoral election, he posted a video on X which showed City Hall station and wrote, "Zohran for New York City".
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 5, 2025
After New York City's mayoral election results showed Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani winning the race, the White House posted a logo of Knicks with a message saying, "TRUMP IS YOUR PRESIDENT"
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 5, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson reacted to the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race and warned that Democratic candidate's victory could be a disaster for the whole country.
In a statement, Johnson said, "Democrats in New York City have chosen a true extremist and Marxist, and the consequences will be felt across our entire nation. Zohran Mamdani’s election cements the Democrat Party's transformation to a radical, big-government socialist party."
Manhattan watch party, which is not leaned towards any particular candidate, burst into several rounds of applause and celebration after it was announced that Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City's mayoral race, BBC reported.
More than 2 million voters have cast their ballot in the New York City's mayor election where 34-year-old Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, the youngest ever mayor has won the race.
The self-proclaimed democratic socialist whose focus on working-class issues and personal magnetism propelled him from an underdog to national spotlight has defeated independent candidate and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was backed by President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk.
In the New Jersey gubernatorial race, the US media has projected Democrat Mikie Sherill to win the election. The congresswoman is projected to defeat Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a race that focused on the cost of living in the state and is widely seen as a referendum on US President Donald Trump, BBC reported.
According to New York City Board of Elections, more than 2 million votes have been cast in the New York City mayoral polls the highest voter turnout it has had in more than five decades. The election board in a post on X said, "We officially hit TWO MILLION votes - first time since 1969!"
Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani won the New York City's mayoral election after defeating independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City's mayoral election against independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who received backing from President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
New York City also witnessed the highest voter turnout since 1969, exceeding 2 million votes, according to the city’s Board of Elections in a post on X featuring fireworks, Reuters reported.
Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani is projected to be the new mayor of the New York City, according to Decision Desk HQ, Reuters reported.
Polls have closed in the New York City mayor’s race, a generational and ideological contest between a democratic socialist and former governor that will resonate across the nation.
Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary earlier this year, faces former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, who is trying to land a massive upset. (AP)
Ghazala Hashmi, the first Muslim and the first South Asian American to serve in the Virginia Senate, according to her campaign website, is projected to win the Lieutenant Governor election, according to Decision Desk HQ, Reuters reported.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer has become the first female governor of Virginia and during her victory speech she said, "Tonight we sent a message."
"We sent a message to every corner of the Commonwealth, a message to our neighbors and our fellow Americans across the country. We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship," Spanberger added.
Wall Street was on edge heading into the New York City mayoral election on Tuesday, with a potential victory for Zohran Mamdani set to reverberate through the heart of global capitalism, where financiers worry about the city's lasting competitiveness and appeal.
Investors also are watching the results of governors' races in New Jersey and Virginia to gauge whether Democrats are gaining momentum against President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead of next year's U.S. midterm elections. In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman and CIA officer, won, US media said, becoming the state's first female governor.
Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker who won the Democratic nomination, has been leading in polls and in betting markets in a fierce contest to run New York, the U.S. financial capital.
Wall Street and the finance industry have expressed broad misgivings about the prospect of a Mamdani mayoralty, as the democratic socialist pushes for higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy. They are hopeful, however, that he moderates his positions or finds roadblocks to achieving some of his aims.
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Media reports suggest there's a long line outside Brooklyn Paramount, a theatre which hosts major touring musical acts among other shows as it is the venue for Mamdani's watch party. Supporters who have the tickets are beginning to queue, while the members of the press have already lined up, BBC reported.
According to Decision Desk HQ, the New Jersey governor's race is projected to go with Democrat Mikie Sherrill, while Republican Jack Ciattarelli might be defeated in the race, Reuters reported.
At 8pm ET (6:30am IST Wednesday), polls closed in New Jersey where citizens would elect their new governor between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
A CNN projection confirmed that Abigail Spanberger, a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer is all set to become the first female governor of Virginia. Democratic leader Spanberger is all set to defeat Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears after running a campaign focused on affordability and addressing local concerns.
According to New York election board, over 1.85 million New Yorkers had cast their ballot till 6pm local time which shatters the figure of 1.1 million votes cast in the 2021 election, when Eric Adams beat Curtis Sliwa. The voter turnout is on track to surpass 2 million ballots, Reuters reported.
According to Decision Desk HQ Projects, Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger is the projected winner in the Virginia governor's race, Reuters reported.
As polls closed in Virginia for the governor's race, a CBS News projection showed that the race leans Democratic towards former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, who is up against Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears.
For many years, New York voters have found candidates listed twice, three times or even more on their ballots when they go to the polling booth.
It isn’t an error — it’s a practice known as fusion voting that allows candidates to appear under multiple political parties if they are nominated by multiple parties.
But such intentional duplications on the New York City ballot this year, along with other layout choices, have some outside observers around the country wondering whether they are seeing evidence of rigged voting, including billionaire X owner Elon Musk.
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With less than two hours until polls closed, a few dozen of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's supporters were gathered in the dark corner of a Brooklyn park, preparing to set out on their final canvas launch of the long campaign.
Detailing about his move, Mamdani said, “There’s folks we’re talking to here in the park who had questions about the agenda that we could answer. I think we’re still changing hearts and minds," AP reported.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters he cast his ballot for Cuomo, telling voters not to screw up the city by electing Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.
“The only message I can give to New Yorkers as I go to the next leg of my journey: I’m leaving you a good city,” don’t mess it up, he said, using an expletive.
Polls closed in Virginia where voters are choosing their new governor between Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman and CIA officer and Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. Whosoever wins would become the first female governor of the state. Polls closed at 7 pm ET (5:30 am IST Wednesday) in Virginia.
A CBS News exit poll showed that US President Donald Trump remained a dominating factor when voters were asked if the Republican leader was a factor in their vote.
The poll showed about 52% of voters in Virginia, 51% in New Jersey and 58% in California said yes, Trump was a factor in their voting. However, 59% of New York voters responded that Trump was not a factor.
In New Jersey, law enforcement and election officials acted quickly to secure polling places as voting began to determine the next governor following a series of bomb threats reported. According to Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, who is also the top election official of the state, the bomb threats were emailed to seven counties, including Passaic, a key swing county.
“Law enforcement has determined that there are no credible threats at this time. We are doing everything in our power to protect voters and poll workers and coordinate closely with state, local and federal partners to ensure a smooth and safe election," Way said, AP reported.
Other than New York City mayoral election, where Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has taken on independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, voters in Virginia and New Jersey are choosing a new governor today.
In Virginia, polls show Democrat Abigail Spanberger maintaining a clear lead over her Republican rival, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, the citizens are set to decide between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to be their governor.
Here's a list of when do polls close in each of the elections we are following today:
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio enthusiastically endorsed mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, casting his vote and sharing a photo on social media wearing a "Hot Girls for Zohran" T-shirt.
De Blasio described the experience as "one of the happiest votes I ever cast" and tagged Mamdani in the post, expressing his support for the progressive candidate.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has opted out of hosting media calls on Election Day threats, deviating from past practices under previous administrations.
CISA spokesperson Marci McCarthy stated the agency will operate within its statutory mission to protect critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats, providing partners with timely threat intelligence and resources. (NBC)
The NYC Board of Elections has said that voting check-ins have passed more than 1.1 million people, with some analysts saying that the total could approach two million by the time polls close.
The agency stated that as of 12pm New York City time (8pm GMT), a total of 1,195,062 voting check-ins have taken place, including a record-breaking period of early voting.
Elon Musk criticized the New York City ballot form on X, stating, "The New York City ballot form is a scam! - No ID is required - Other mayoral candidates appear twice Cuomo’s name is last in bottom right."
This criticism stems from New York's electoral fusion system, where candidates can appear multiple times on the ballot due to endorsements from multiple parties.
US President Donald Trump has fired another salvo at Democratic candidate for the New York mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani, calling him a ‘Jewish hater’.
The US President also said that any Jewish person who votes for Mamdani is ‘stupid.’ Read More
New York City voters head to polling booths on Tuesday to elect their next mayor, capping off a turbulent race that has pitted Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Read More
Andrew Cuomo cast his ballot at a Manhattan school, urging voters to support him in his bid to become the city's next mayor.
Cuomo, running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, emphasized the importance of the election, saying it's "the most important election of my lifetime".
Andrew Cuomo welcomed Donald Trump's endorsement, calling it "very helpful" in his bid to become the next New York City mayor.
Cuomo criticized Zohran Mamdani, labeling him a "radical socialist" who would bring socialism to the city. "He is telling them the reality of the situation, which is, 'If you do not vote, Mamdani is going to win,'" Cuomo said, according to Fox News.
Trump had endorsed Cuomo, saying he'd "much rather see a Democrat, who has had a Record of Success, WIN, than a Communist with no experience and a Record of COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE".
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have stated they won't conduct arrests in or near polling places during the elections, according to NBC.
However, a spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection, which oversees the Border Patrol, didn't provide a similar assurance, leaving uncertainty about potential enforcement actions near voting locations.
US President Donald Trump has reignited controversy in the New York City mayoral race, labeling any Jewish person who votes for Zohran Mamdani as a "stupid person."
Trump claimed Mamdani is a "proven and self-professed Jew hater," despite Mamdani's repeated promises to increase funding to investigate anti-Semitic incidents in New York and his support from various Jewish organisations and politicians. (NBC)
Trump’s labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is now speaking at Johnson’s press conference. She, like the rest of the administration, has blamed Democrats for playing “political games”, and causing the government to shutdown.
“I am begging these Democrats to show up, do their job and open up this government. 35 days is far too long for the American people. Enough is enough,” she added.
New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani cast his ballot at a high school in Astoria, Queens, alongside his wife Rama Sawaf Duwaj.
When asked about his vote, Mamdani confirmed he voted for himself and expressed support for several housing proposals on the ballot, including one that fast-tracks affordable housing projects in the city.
Voters in New Jersey faced disruptions on election day after bomb threats were reported at multiple polling sites across the state, according to the state's attorney general, Matt Platkin.
The threats affected seven counties, prompting law enforcement to investigate and relocate voters in some areas, as reported by The Guardian.
The incidents come amid a closely watched gubernatorial race between Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and businessman Jack Ciattarelli, where every vote counts.
Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his frustration with the Senate filibuster, calling for its immediate elimination to facilitate the passage of Republican policies.
"It will be impossible for Republicans to get Common Sense Policies done with these Crazed Democrat Lunatics being able to block everything by withholding their votes," Trump wrote in his post a short while ago.
He ended his post with his signature all-caps insistence, "TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER NOW, END THE RIDICULOUS SHUTDOWN IMMEDIATELY, AND THEN, MOST IMPORTANTLY, PASS EVERY WONDERFUL REPUBLICAN POLICY THAT WE HAVE DREAMT OF, FOR YEARS, BUT NEVER GOTTEN."
New York City voters head to polling booths on Tuesday to elect their next mayor, capping off a turbulent race that has pitted Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Since his unexpected victory in the Democratic primary, the 34-year-old democratic socialist has worked to broaden his appeal beyond his progressive base, seeking to ease concerns among moderates over his past criticism of Israel’s government and his earlier calls to defund the police.
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In New York, mayoral races are typically decided swiftly once polls close.
This year, however, the contest may take longer to call, with two major candidates, both appealing to the city’s predominantly Democratic electorate locked in a closer-than-usual battle.
By contrast, the 2021 race wrapped up quickly, with Democrat Eric Adams declared the winner soon after voting ended.
Recent polls indicate that Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani holds a comfortable advantage in the New York City mayoral race, leading his rivals by double digits.
According to an Atlas Intel survey conducted through 30 October, Mamdani commands 41% support among likely voters, while independent candidate Andrew Cuomo trails with 34% and Republican Curtis Sliwa follows with 24%.
The numbers underscore Mamdani’s sustained momentum heading into Election Day, with his progressive campaign maintaining a solid lead despite intensified efforts by Cuomo and Sliwa to close the gap.
Former US president Barack Obama has reportedly reached out to New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, offering to serve as a “sounding board” should the Democrat convert his strong polling lead into a victory.
According to reports first published by The New York Times and later confirmed to Reuters, Obama commended Mamdani for running a disciplined and values-driven campaign against his two main rivals — independent candidate and former governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa.
“Zohran Mamdani appreciated President Obama’s words of support and their conversation on the importance of bringing a new kind of politics to our city,” Mamdani’s spokesperson Dora Pekec said in a statement.
A year after the elections that led to Trump 2.0, Americans on Tuesday again head to the polls for a slate of elections that could offer a clear snapshot of where political loyalties stand and how much sway Trump’s Republican Party still holds heading into 2026.
One of the most closely watched contests is in New York City, where Democrat Zohran Mamdani faces a dramatic three-way race against former governor Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani, a state assembly member, has drawn widespread attention as he campaigns alongside local elected officials in Queens, while Cuomo’s comeback bid tests whether disaffected Democrats are ready to give him another chance.
On the West Coast, California voters will decide whether to approve new congressional maps that could flip several Republican-held districts, a move seen as a counter to GOP-led redistricting efforts in states like Texas and Missouri.
Meanwhile, Virginia and New Jersey are holding gubernatorial and legislative elections that both parties are treating as bellwethers for the national mood. With control of statehouses and key policy agendas on the line, these contests may serve as early indicators of voter sentiment toward President Trump’s leadership and the Democrats’ chances of regaining momentum before the next general election.
New York City's Jewish community -- the largest in the United States -- abounds with anxiety and friction ahead of Tuesday's election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor.
That candidate, Zohran Mamdani, has won over many progressive Jewish voters with vows to make the city more affordable and equitable. Yet, he has alarmed many other Jews -- in New York and across the US -- with harsh criticism of Israel, including saying its military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. (AP)
New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said US President Donald Trump is “threatened” by his campaign, as the American leader warned voters that the city's “survival” is at risk if the Democratic nominee wins.
“You can clearly see that Donald Trump is threatened by our campaign. He's threatened by it because, like his, we've diagnosed the crisis in working class New Yorkers' lives - the cost of living," Mamdani said in an interview to CNN on election eve Monday. (PTI)
New York City witnessed record-breaking voter enthusiasm during the latest election cycle, with more than 735,000 ballots cast during the nine days of early voting, Fox News reported.
According to the New York City Board of Elections, Sunday alone saw a historic turnout of 151,212 early voters, the highest single-day total ever recorded in the city's history. Officials said this marks the largest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election year and is nearly four times higher than the early vote count during the 2021 mayoral race.
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