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Zohran Mamdani has defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to be elected the next Mayor of New York City.
"Tonight you have delivered a mandate for change, a mandate for a new kind of politics," Mamdani told supporters during his acceptance speech on Tuesday evening. *"*We have toppled a political dynasty. I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time I speak his name," he added, to loud cheers from the crowd.
The 34-year-old democratic socialist also took aim at Donald Trump during his speech, telling the president, "since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up!"
New York wasn't the only state hosting a critical election on Tuesday, with three other closely-watched races across the country, including the Virginia gubernatorial election, the New Jersey gubernatorial election, and the vote on Proposition 50 in California. Democrats pulled off a clean sweep in all four, delivering the first resounding victory for the party since it lost at the general election.
What to Know:
- Mamdani, who will be NYC’s first Muslim mayor, won 50.4 percent of the vote with a million New Yorkers casting a ballot for him. Cuomo, running as independent, won 41.6 percent and Sliwa won 7.1 percent.
- Trump had endorsed Cuomo and threatened to withhold federal funds if Mamdani won.
- New Yorkers turned out in record numbers to elect the new mayor in one of the most consequential elections the city has seen in years. When polls closed at 9 p.m. ET, more than two million people had cast their ballots, a record not seen since 1969.
- In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, which means she is set to become the first female governor to lead the state.
- In New Jersey, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the tightly-fought gubernatorial race to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, defeating Trump-backed Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli.
- California voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 50 in California, backing a redistricting plan aimed at giving Democrats five blue seats in the House, following a newly approved Texas redistricting map.
- Voters in 12 states turned out to vote in a number of different election races on Tuesday.
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Nov 05, 2025 at 01:16 PM EST
Schumer touts ‘very good conversation’ with Mamdani after victory
Sen. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, has touted his "very good conversation" with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Schumer had come under pressure from within his own party for refusing to endorse Mamdani after his primary win. Even on election day, the New York Democrat leader had declined to say who he was voting.
On Wednesday, Schumer revealed he had spoken to Mamdani on the phone to congratulate him on his win.
"We had a very, very good conversation. We said that we cared about New York City and that we look forward to working together to help the city and improve the city. I congratulated him on running a very, very good campaign," he said.
Nov 05, 2025 at 12:38 PM EST
Mamdani shares the ‘lesson’ for Donald Trump
Zohran Mamdani told reporters on Wednesday that President Donald Trump should learn a lesson from the Democrats' clean sweep in key races on Tuesday.
"I think the lesson for the president is that it is not enough to diagnose the crisis in working-class Americans lives, you have deliver on addressing them," the New York City mayor-elect said in a press conference, following his resounding victory.
"This is a president who ran a campaign on the promise of cheaper groceries, and now, has gone so far as to cuts SNAP benefits for 2 million New Yorkers, someone who is literally making it harder to afford those groceries."
Nov 05, 2025 at 12:05 PM EST
Zohran Mamdani issues warning to ICE agents
Zohran Mamdani had a warning for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as the New York City mayor-elect prepares to take office in January.
"If you violate the law, you will be held accountable," he warned, adding that President Donald Trump and ICE agents regularly act as though they’re above the law.
“What New Yorkers are looking for is an era of consistency," he added on Wednesday.
Nov 05, 2025 at 11:43 AM EST
Speaker Johnson dismisses Democratic gains, blasts NYC Mayor-elect
House Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed Democratic victories in Tuesday’s state and local elections, calling the results predictable and geographically limited. Speaking outside Congress on day 36 of the federal government shutdown, Johnson said, “There were no surprises last night… blue states and blue cities voted blue.”
Democrats secured key wins in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, including flipping Virginia’s governorship and two seats on Georgia’s Public Service Commission. Johnson, however, urged Republicans not to overreact, framing the outcomes as expected in traditionally Democratic areas.
He reserved his sharpest criticism for New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling his win “the biggest victory for socialism in the history of the country” and “the biggest loss for the American people.” The remarks reflect growing partisan tensions as the shutdown drags on and both parties look ahead to 2026.
Nov 05, 2025 at 11:32 AM EST
Mamdani names his transition co-chair as Lina Khan
Zohran Mamdani has started to announce his transition team after his resounding win on Tuesday.
The New York City mayor-elect has named Elana Leopold, a de Blasio administration alumna, as the head of the team, Lina Khan, the former Commissioner of the United States Federal Trade Commission, was named transition co-chair, Maria Torres-Springer, a former first deputy mayor.
The transition will be advised by Melanie Hartzog, an ex deputy mayor for health and human services, and Grace Bonilla, the head of United Way of New York City.
Nov 05, 2025 at 11:28 AM EST
Democrats score historic wins in Georgia Utility Commission races
Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson delivered sweeping victories Tuesday in Georgia’s Public Service Commission elections, unseating Republican incumbents Fitz Johnson and Tim Echols with nearly 63% of the vote. The wins mark the first time Democrats have captured statewide partisan offices in Georgia since 2006, and the most significant margins for the party in over two decades.
The outcome reflects growing voter frustration over rising electricity bills, with Georgia Power’s repeated rate hikes emerging as a central campaign issue. Hubbard and Johnson, backed by environmental groups, pledged to challenge the utility’s influence and prioritize consumer costs.
Johnson also made history as the first Black woman elected to a partisan statewide office in Georgia. While Republicans retain a majority on the five-member commission, the Democratic victories signal shifting political winds ahead of next year’s Senate and gubernatorial contests.
Nov 05, 2025 at 11:03 AM EST
White House shares that it’s been a year since Trump’s ‘comeback’
The White House shared a post marking a year since President Donald Trump’s return to office, declaring it “the greatest comeback in American political history.”
Nov 05, 2025 at 10:48 AM EST
Progressives warn against concessions amid shutdown talks
Progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups on Capitol Hill circulated an unsigned memo Wednesday morning, cautioning Democrats against yielding ground in negotiations to end the government shutdown. The document warns that “caving without concessions would sap Democrats’ momentum and undercut the party’s support from its base.”
While the memo’s authorship remains unclear, it has reportedly reached multiple House and Senate offices, as well as outside progressive organizations. The message reflects growing concern among the party’s left flank that compromising too quickly could dilute recent electoral gains.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) echoed the sentiment publicly, writing on X: “It’s also not a coincidence these big wins came at the exact moment when Democrats are using our power to stand for something and be strong. A huge risk to not learn that lesson.”
Nov 05, 2025 at 10:35 AM EST
Trump, Cuomo skip direct outreach to Mamdani after mayoral win
President Donald Trump has not contacted New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani or his team following Tuesday’s election, according to CNN, which cited a senior aide. In the final hours of the race, Trump publicly urged voters to support former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ultimately lost to Mamdani.
Cuomo conceded the race from the stage Tuesday night but did not make a customary phone call to Mamdani, according to the aide. Mamdani and his staff waited more than two hours before taking the stage, but the call never came.
During his concession, Cuomo discouraged the crowd from booing Mamdani’s name and offered brief congratulations. Mamdani, in turn, delivered pointed remarks about Cuomo, saying he hoped never to utter his name again. The exchange underscored lingering tensions as Mamdani prepares to take office.
Nov 05, 2025 at 10:20 AM EST
WATCH: Trump wants discussion with GOP senators over election outcomes
Nov 05, 2025 at 10:06 AM EST
DNC chair vows aggressive Democratic push on redistricting, affordability
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin joined CNN’s Audie Cornish on Wednesday morning to discuss the party’s performance in Tuesday’s elections and the passage of California’s Prop 50. Martin praised the measure as a strategic counter to Republican-led redistricting efforts, warning that Democrats are prepared to fight “state by state” to prevent what he called unconstitutional gerrymandering.
“This is not your grandfather’s Democratic Party,” Martin said, emphasizing a more combative stance. “We will meet them with fire. Fire with fire.”
Martin also highlighted a unifying theme among Democratic victors Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger, and Mikie Sherrill: a focus on affordability. He argued that kitchen-table issues—housing, child care, and cost-of-living concerns—helped bridge ideological divides within the party and resonated with voters across the spectrum.
Rejecting claims that the DNC sidelines progressive candidates, Martin reaffirmed his support for Mamdani and stressed the party’s “big tent” approach. “We win through addition, not subtraction,” he said, underscoring a strategy built on coalition-building and economic messaging.
Nov 05, 2025 at 09:49 AM EST
Trump blames shutdown, absence from ballot for GOP losses
President Donald Trump responded to Republican setbacks in Tuesday’s elections by distancing himself from the results on his Truth Social platform. In his first public remarks, Trump wrote, “TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,” attributing the outcome to unnamed pollsters.
Despite endorsing New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli during the GOP primary and participating in tele-rallies for candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, Trump refrained from formally backing Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s gubernatorial race. In a last-minute post on Monday, he urged supporters to vote for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over both Republican Curtis Sliwa and Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the city’s mayoral contest.
All three candidates—Ciattarelli, Earle-Sears, and Cuomo—were projected to lose their races, according to multiple outlets.
Nov 05, 2025 at 09:33 AM EST
Ackman offers support to Mamdani after election win
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman publicly congratulated New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani on his recent electoral victory, signaling a willingness to assist in citywide efforts.
In a post on X last night, Ackman wrote, “@ZohranKMamdani, congrats on the win. Now you have a big responsibility. If I can help NYC, just let me know what I can do.”
Nov 05, 2025 at 09:15 AM EST
What we know about Zohran Mamdani
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At 34, Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a compelling figure in New York’s political landscape, launching a mayoral bid that initially seemed quixotic in a race dominated by Andrew Cuomo. A three-term state assemblyman, Mamdani’s candidacy reflects a grassroots ethos shaped by a global upbringing and unconventional path to public office.
Born in Uganda and raised in Cape Town, Mamdani relocated to New York City at age seven. He attended Bronx High School of Science and later earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bowdoin College. His family background is steeped in intellectual and artistic achievement—his father, Mahmood Mamdani, is a Columbia University professor, and his mother, Mira Nair, is an acclaimed filmmaker known for films such as Monsoon Wedding and Mississippi Masala.
Before entering politics, Mamdani worked as a housing counselor and performed as a self-described “C-list rapper” under the moniker Mr. Cardamom. His résumé and progressive platform have helped him stand out in a crowded field, challenging expectations and reshaping the narrative around New York’s mayoral race.
Nov 05, 2025 at 08:59 AM EST
What to know about Abigail Spanberger
Abigail Spanberger, 46, is a Democratic congresswoman from Virginia known for her background in law enforcement and national security. A mother of three, Spanberger served as a federal agent and CIA operations officer before launching her political career.
Her campaign messaging emphasized unity and public safety, earning her the endorsement of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association—an endorsement that had previously gone to Republicans. Spanberger maintained a disciplined focus on economic policy while challenging her GOP opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears, on key social issues including abortion rights and marriage equality.
Nov 05, 2025 at 08:46 AM EST
Everything to know about Mikie Sherrill
Mikie Sherrill, 53, is a Democratic congresswoman, attorney, and mother of four who first won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 amid a surge of Democratic victories during President Donald Trump’s first term. Her campaign leaned heavily on her military background, highlighting her service as a Navy helicopter pilot.
In one widely aired campaign ad, Sherrill said, “I know the world feels like it is on fire right now, but I was trained in the Navy that in a crisis, you run to the fight.” That ethos helped define her political brand as a pragmatic leader with national security credentials and a focus on public service.
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Nov 05, 2025 at 08:32 AM EST
Democrats vow aggressive redistricting push after California Prop 50 win
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin declared Tuesday that his party will counter Republican redistricting efforts “state by state,” following the passage of California’s Proposition 50. The measure, which suspends the state’s current congressional map and initiates a redraw, is expected to help Democrats gain up to five seats.
“Now we’ve leveled the playing field,” Martin told CNN, warning Republicans that any further attempts to reshape maps in GOP-led states will be met with equal force. The California initiative was a direct response to Republican redistricting in Texas aimed at preserving their narrow House majority.
Martin said he hopes the California vote sends a “chilling effect” to Republicans nationwide. Democratic-led states are already signaling plans to launch similar redistricting proposals.
“This is not your grandfather’s Democratic Party,” Martin said. “We are actually fighting back."
Nov 05, 2025 at 08:19 AM EST
WATCH: GOP candidate Earle-Sears concedes in Virginia gubernatorial race
Nov 05, 2025 at 08:04 AM EST
2026 midterms loom as crucial test for Trump administration
With the next U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November 3, 2026, political observers are closely watching early indicators—including gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, which are often seen as bellwethers of national trends.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats will be contested, offering voters a chance to reshape the balance of power in Washington. Midterms traditionally serve as a referendum on the sitting president’s performance, and this cycle carries high stakes for President Donald Trump.
Republicans currently hold both chambers of Congress, but a Democratic takeover could severely limit Trump’s legislative agenda. Control of either chamber would also give Democrats oversight authority, enabling them to launch investigations and issue subpoenas through powerful congressional committees.
Nov 05, 2025 at 07:49 AM EST
California GOP chair slams Prop 50, vows continued opposition ahead of midterms
California Republican Party Chair Corrin Rankin sharply criticized the passage of Proposition 50 on Tuesday, calling the redistricting measure backed by Governor Gavin Newsom a distraction from the state’s deeper issues. Despite the GOP’s strong opposition, the measure passed, prompting Rankin to reaffirm her party’s stance.
“This does nothing to address homelessness, crime, or the retail theft plaguing California,” Rankin told reporters, arguing that the proposition fails to tackle the root causes of the state’s challenges.
Rankin maintained that Republicans are “on the right side of history” and pledged to keep pressing their case to voters as the 2026 midterms approach. “We keep fighting,” she said. “This fight is not over. It’s just started.”
Nov 05, 2025 at 07:36 AM EST
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani’s supporters speak of hope and feeling represented after his NYC win
Nov 05, 2025 at 07:20 AM EST
What Zohran Mamdani has said about ICE and immigration
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Zohran Mamdani has emerged from the mayoral election as New Yorkers' top choice at the ballot box and may be on a collision course with the White House over immigration policies.
The Democrat ran his campaign based on a pledge of universal child care, free bus rides, rent freezes for stabilized tenants, and affordability measures, appealing to cost-burdened working families. His promise to protect immigrants through legal defense funding and sanctuary-style policies galvanized immigrant communities craving representation and security.
President Donald Trump's administration has pledged to crack down on sanctuary cities, vowing to withhold federal funds and deploy increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) resources against jurisdictions that refuse to comply with federal actions.
Mamdani, who will become New York City’s first Muslim mayor, secured 50.4 percent of the vote, earning the support of more than 1 million New Yorkers and defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo twice, first in the Democratic primary and again in the general election, as well as Republican Curtis Sliwa, who trailed with 7.1 percent.
Read the full story by Billal Rahman on Newsweek.
Nov 05, 2025 at 07:01 AM EST
Orthodox Union reacts to Mamdani win
Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, Executive Vice President and COO at the Orthodox Union, an umbrella organization for Orthodox Jews in the U.S., issued a statement on Zohran Mamdani's victory.
“New York has elected a new mayor. We invite the mayor-elect to embrace the responsibility of governing for all, protecting the vulnerable, rejecting divisive rhetoric, and ensuring that safety, dignity, and respect are guaranteed to every New Yorker, including Jewish New Yorkers," Joseph said.
"We should aspire to much more than basic civility and with the Almighty’s help and New Yorkers holding each other accountable we will.
"A significant part of the broader Jewish community, too often fractured and at odds, came together with a strong voice and organized effectively in turning out the vote. We are committed to building on this progress.
"The Orthodox Union is more determined than ever to continue advocating for the needs of the Jewish People and transforming our collective strength into lasting impact at City Hall and beyond.”
Nov 05, 2025 at 06:17 AM EST
What is California’s Proposition 50? Vote deals blow to Trump for midterms
Nov 05, 2025 at 06:13 AM EST
How many votes did Mamdani get?
With 91 percent of the votes counted, Democrat Zohran Mamdani has secured 1,036,051 of them so far, according to an Associated Press tally—the highest for any candidate in 60 years.
Independent Andrew Cuomo stands at 854,995 and Republican Curtis Sliwa is at 146,137.
Nov 05, 2025 at 06:00 AM EST
AOC reacts to Mamdani’s NYC victory
Nov 05, 2025 at 05:02 AM EST
WATCH: Cuomo asks supporters not to boo during Mamdani concession speech
Nov 05, 2025 at 03:32 AM EST
WATCH: Mayor Eric Adams congratulates Zohran Mamdani
Nov 05, 2025 at 03:27 AM EST
Status of NYC’s ballot measures on the 2025 ballot
New Yorkers weren't just voting for the mayor on Tuesday. They were also presented with six ballot measures to decide on. With nearly all the votes counted—though a small number still to be tallied—here's the status of each of those six measures.
Proposal Number 1: Amendment to Allow Olympic Sports Complex In Essex County on State Forest Preserve Land
"The proposal amends the State Constitution. It permits new Nordic ski and biathlon trails in the forest preserve."
NO
Proposal Number 2: Fast Track Affordable Housing to Build More Affordable Housing Across the City
"Fast track publicly financed affordable housing. Fast track applications delivering affordable housing in the community districts that produce the least affordable housing, significantly reducing review time. Maintain Community Board review."
YES
Proposal Number 3: Simplify Review of Modest Housing and Infrastructure Projects
"Simplify review of modest amounts of additional housing and minor infrastructure projects, significantly reducing review time. Maintain Community Board review, with final decision by the City Planning Commission."
YES
Proposal Number 4: Establish an Affordable Housing Appeals Board with Council, Borough, and Citywide Representation
"Establish an Affordable Housing Appeals Board with the Council Speaker, local Borough President, and Mayor to review Council actions that reject or change applications creating affordable housing."
YES
Proposal Number 5: Create a Digital City Map to Modernize City Operations
"Consolidate borough map office and address assignment functions, and create one digital City Map at Department of City Planning. Today, the City Map consists of paper maps across five offices."
YES
Proposal Number 6: Move Local Elections to Presidential Election Years to Increase Voter Participation
"Move the City’s primary and general election dates so that City elections are held in the same year as Federal Presidential elections, when permitted by state law."
NO
Nov 05, 2025 at 02:54 AM EST
California Republican Darrell Issa reacts to Proposition 50 vote
U.S. Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican whose seat is threatened by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan, reacted to the passage of Proposition 50.
"California is my home. And it’s worth fighting for," Issa said in a statement posted to his X account.
"I know how many of my friends and constituents feel about tonight’s election results and the unprecedented purely partisan campaign that pitted neighbor against neighbor and divided the state as never before.
"It was difficult to watch as Gavin Newsom and Sacramento’s special interests set about shredding the state constitution, disenfranchising millions of Californians solely because of how they vote, and delivering what they know is an undeserved advantage to Democrats.
"But here’s something Newsom and his cronies don’t know: It won’t work. The worst gerrymander in history has a fatal flaw. Voters get to pick their representatives. Not the other way around. I’m not going anywhere. I’ll continue to represent the people of California — regardless of their party or where they live.
"I’m not quitting on California. And neither should anyone else."
Newsom instigated Proposition 50, which would hand Democrats more seats in Congress, as a response to a Texas redistricting plan that would result in more Republicans in the U.S. House.
Nov 05, 2025 at 02:46 AM EST
Gavin Newsom hails California’s Proposition 50 vote: ‘Trump poked the bear’
California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom said the "bear roared back" after his state's voters got behind the Proposition 50 redistricting plan, claiming it as a victory over Republican President Donald Trump.
Proposition 50 would give Democrats more Congressional seats, a direct response to the Trump-induced redistricting in Texas, which would hand Republicans more seats in the U.S. House.
"In every critical category, Donald Trump is underwater," Newsom said in his victory speech on Tuesday night.
"He promised to make us healthier. He promised to make us wealthier. We're sicker and poorer. And he fundamentally understands that. Why else? Why else would he call Greg Abbott saying he's entitled to five seats? Why else is he trying to rig the midterm elections before one single vote is even cast? He understands his position at this moment in the United States of America.
"One thing he never counted on, though, was the state of California. Instead of agonizing over the state of our nation, we organized in an unprecedented way in a 90-day sprint. People from all over the United States of America contributed their voices and their support for this initiative. We stood tall and we stirred, stood firm in response to Donald Trump's recklessness.
"And tonight, after poking the bear, this bear roared with an unprecedented turnout in a special election with an extraordinary result."
Nov 05, 2025 at 02:20 AM EST
Curtis Sliwa warns Mamdani: I’ll be your worst nightmare
Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, who finished third in the New York mayoral race, sent a clear warning to Democratic victor Zohran Mamdani in his election night speech.
"Let me warn our new leader: If you try to implement socialism, if you try to render our police weak and impotent, if you forsake the people's public safety, we're not only organizing, but we are mobilizing, and we will become the mayor-elect and his supporters' worst enemies, worst nightmare," Sliwa said.
Nov 05, 2025 at 02:07 AM EST
WATCH: Mamdani’s acceptance speech sends defiant message to Trump
Nov 05, 2025 at 02:00 AM EST
Bernie Sanders calls Mamdani victory ‘one of the greatest political upsets in modern American history’
Sen. Bernie Sanders has called Zohran Mamdani's victory "one of the great political upsets in modern American history."
Sanders, a progressive independent, was quick to endorse Mamdani in his run for New York City mayor. And after starting at just one percent in the polls, Mamdani was announced as the winner of the election Tuesday.
"Yes. We CAN create a government that represents working people and not the 1%. I look forward to working with Zohran as he builds a city that works for all," Sanders wrote on X.
Nov 05, 2025 at 01:45 AM EST
Who is Zohran Mamdani’s wife? What to know
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Rama Duwaji, 28, is a Syrian-American illustrator and animator based in Brooklyn. Her Instagram page shows her artwork and things that inspire her in New York City and around the world but little personal information.
Born in Houston, Texas, Duwaji moved to Dubai when she was 9 years old, according to CNN. She attended college at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar before moving back to the United States to complete her degrees in Richmond and then New York.
On her website, Duwaji says her work has appeared on the BBC, as well as in The New Yorker and Vogue. While mostly working with digital media, she also makes ceramics. Her artwork often carries a strong political message, including criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza since October 7, 2023, and reflections on other crises in the Middle East.
“These days, I focus on making art about my experiences and the things I care about, and the community that forms from conversations about my work — both online and in person — happens organically,” Duwaji told YUNG magazine in April. “I make my work for people who care about the things I care about.”
Perhaps her most famous work is Mamdani’s campaign logo and branding. A distinct yellow “Zohran” with a red drop shadow, set against a Democratic blue background, has become instantly recognizable to New Yorkers in recent months.
Read in full from Dan Gooding on Newsweek.
Nov 05, 2025 at 01:30 AM EST
WATCH: Business advisor warns New Yorkers will flee after Mamdani victory
Nov 05, 2025 at 01:15 AM EST
How long is a mayor’s term in New York City?
The mayor of New York City serves a four-year term and can be re-elected once, for a maximum of two consecutive terms. This means a mayor can serve up to eight years in a row before being required to step down.
The term limits were set by a 1993 citywide referendum, though they were briefly extended to three terms in 2008 before reverting back to two.
Elections for mayor are held every four years, in odd-numbered years following a presidential election.
Nov 05, 2025 at 01:06 AM EST
Chuck Schumer congratulates Mamdani, despite refusal to endorse the Democrat
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his "well-earned and historic victory" on Tuesday, despite the senior New York Democrat refusing to endorse Mandani or confirm who he was voting for in the election.
"I congratulate Mayor-elect Mamdani on his well-earned and historic victory tonight. His campaign was relentlessly focused on the cost-of-living crisis, that Donald Trump has only made worse, and on finding ways to help working families, seniors, and young people build a life of dignity and economic security in New York City," Schumer said.
Schumer, who came under intense scrutiny from many within his own party for his failure to endorse Mamdani after he won the New York primary, added that he had worked with Mamdani in the past while he was a state assemblyman and that he looked forward "to building on that partnership to keep New York City strong, fair, more affordable, and thriving."
Nov 05, 2025 at 12:59 AM EST
IN PICTURES: Mamdani gives fiery acceptance speech to loud applause
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Nov 05, 2025 at 12:47 AM EST
WATCH: Cuomo delivers concession speech in New York mayoral election
Nov 05, 2025 at 12:39 AM EST
Democrats celebrate clean sweep in all four major races Tuesday
Several top Democrats have celebrated the party's clean sweep in all four major races on Tuesday.
Sen. Cory Booker, Governor Phil Murphy and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are among the Democrats congratulating the winners this evening.
"The people of California have spoken, and our democracy and right to equal representation have won. Congratulations to Gavin Newsom and all those who worked tirelessly to pass Prop 50!" Klobuchar wrote on X.
Booker posted on X, "Congratulations to our Governor-elect, Mikie Sherrill. She has long been a partner in advocating for New Jersey and I look forward to working with and supporting her as governor of our great state."
Murphy also congratulated Sherill on "her hard-fought victory!"
"The people of New Jersey have chosen a leader who’ll fight every day to lower costs and protect our residents. I look forward to meeting with her tomorrow to ensure a smooth transition," he wrote on X.
Nov 05, 2025 at 12:29 AM EST
Letitia James celebrates Mamdani’s ‘historic victory’
New York Attorney General Letitia James celebrates Zohran Mamdani's "historic victory" as she congratulated her "friend and the next Mayor of New York City."
"I was so proud to support your campaign, and I look forward to working together to build a city that's affordable for all New Yorkers," she wrote on X.
Nov 05, 2025 at 12:19 AM EST
Newsom says Trump ‘does not believe in fair and free elections’
California Governor Gavin Newsom said that President Donald Trump "does not believe in fair and free elections" as he celebrated passing a redistricting bill that aims to grant Democrats five more seats in the House.
Newsom said the victory, which came with a record voter turnout, represented, "no crowns, no thrones, no kings."
"It's a victory for the people of the state of California and the United States of America. And this is a victory that's punctuated with a sober reminder that it's not just the actions that Donald Trump has taken to federalize our guard to begin the process of militarizing American cities, to intimidate free expression and speech by utilizing an ICE and border patrol in America's cities. But he also announced today, right when polls were opening, that this election was rigged. That this election was rigged. Of course, those are familiar words. It's exactly what Donald Trump said after January 6th, that day of love, where he tried to light democracy on fire, he tried to wreck this country.
"He said this election was rigged and he's moving to look for criminal prosecution and investigations at the Department of Justice. He is not screwing around. So tonight I'm proud, but I'm very mindful and sober of the moment we are living in. Donald Trump does not believe in fair and free elections, period."
Nov 05, 2025 at 12:06 AM EST
‘What a night for the Democratic party,’ says Gavin Newsom
California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated a victory for the Democratic party, and "a victory for the United States of America, for the people of this country, and the principles that our founding fathers lived and died for," as he gave a speech following the successful passing of Proposition 50.
"We're proud here in California to be part of this narrative this evening. We're proud of the work that the people of the state of California did tonight, to send a powerful message to an historic president. Donald Trump is an historic president, is the most historically unpopular president in modern history. In every critical category, Donald Trump is under water," Newsom added.
"One thing he never counted on, though, was the state of California. Instead of agonizing over the state of our nation, we organized in an unprecedented way in a 90 day sprint, people from all over the United States of America contribute their voices and their support for this initiative.
"We stood tall and we started stood firm in response to Donald Trump's recklessness. And tonight, after poking the bear, this bear roared with an unprecedented turnout in a special election with an extraordinary result."
Nov 05, 2025 at 12:01 AM EST
WATCH: Sherrill defeats Ciattarelli to become New Jersey governor
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:58 PM EST
Jewish organization celebrates Mamdani victory
Jamie Beran, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, a national Jewish organization focused on fighting antisemitism, has celebrated Zohran Mamdani's victory.
"New Yorkers elected the first Muslim mayor of their city, home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. New Yorkers did so because of a vision of affordability and a government that cares for the people it’s supposed to serve. And New Yorkers did so with joy, knocking every door they could map and dialing every number they could ring with a positive message of our shared future," he told Newsweek.
Beran acknowledged that "some Jewish New Yorkers may not agree with our new mayor’s policies or don’t see themselves in his vision for New York. We hope to continue listening and working together to find understanding and stay in community."
They also accused some Jewish leaders of "cynically" choosing "proximity to power" over solidarity in this election.
"Using smokescreen antisemitism, opponents attempted to divide the multifaith, multiracial majority that makes up New York City. White nationalists have long recognized that this nation’s biggest defense against their plans for authoritarianism is our majority, so they used Jewish fear and antisemitism to attempt to break it apart. They, and the candidates they employed as their messengers, failed. New Yorkers saw through their tactics and kept their eyes on the ball — including Jewish New Yorkers."
Beran added, "Mazel tov to Zohran Mamdani! We're so excited for the future we will build together, with you in New York City and all who this campaign will inspire across our nation.”
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:54 PM EST
Mamdani addresses Trump directly in acceptance speech
Zohran Mamdani addressed President Donald Trump directly during his New York City mayoral race acceptance speech on Tuesday.
After being heavily critical of the president during his speech, he told Trump that, “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”
“So Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up!,” Mamdani said.
Trump has threatened to withhold federal funding if Mamdani won the race.
“New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant,” Mamdani said.
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:46 PM EST
Mamdani pledges the most ‘ambitious agenda to tackle the cost of living crisis since LaGuardia’
Zohran Mamdani pledged to deliver "the most ambitious agenda to tackle the cost of living crisis that this city has seen since the days of Mayor LaGuardia."
"An agenda that will freeze the rents for more than 2 million rent stabilized tenants, make busses fast and free, and deliver universal childcare across our city. Years from now, may our only regret be that this day took so long to come," he continued during his acceptance speech.
Mamdani vowed a "new age" for the city which would feature "relentless improvements."
"We will hire thousands more teachers. We will cut waste from a bloated bureaucracy. We will work tirelessly to make lights shine again in the hallways of night, to developments where they have long flicker. Safety and justice will go hand in hand as we work with police officers to reduce crime and create a Department of Community Safety that tackles the mental health crisis and homelessness crises head on," he said.
"Excellence will become the expectation across government, not the exception. In this new age we make for ourselves, we will refuse to allow those who traffic in division and hate to pit us against one another. In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the light. Here we believe in standing up for those we love. Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women that Donald Trump is fired from a federal job, a single mom still waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with their back against the wall. You're struggle is ours to."
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:31 PM EST
Mamdani thanks all his supporters, from ‘Yemeni bodega owners’ to ‘Ethiopian aunties’
Zohran Mamdani thanked all his supporters, especially those he described as forgotten by New York politics, from the "Yemeni bodega owners and Mexican. The Senegalese taxi drivers and Uzbek nurses. Trinidadian line cooks and Ethiopian aunties."
"This city is your city, and this democracy is yours*."*
He also thanked the "more than 100,000 volunteers who built this campaign into an unstoppable force. Because of you, we will make this city one that working people can love and live in again."
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:26 PM EST
Mamdani says ‘we have toppled a political dynasty’ during acceptance speech
Zohran Mamdani told his supporters that "we have toppled a political dynasty" as he gave his acceptance speech after winning the New York City mayoral election.
"Tonight you have delivered a mandate for change, a mandate for a new kind of politics," he told the crowd to loud cheers.
*"*The future is in our hands. 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 speak his name.
"As we turn the page on a politics that abandons the many and answers only to the few."
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:16 PM EST
Minneapolis mayoral race progresses to ranked choice voting after no candidate receives a majority
Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and State Sen. Omar Fateh are leading in the first-choice results after the race progresses to ranked choice voting when no candidate received a majority.
Minneapolis allows voters to rank up to three candidates. The 2025 mayoral race had a dozen candidates, also including businessman Jazz Hampton, and chaplain DeWayne Davis.
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:11 PM EST
Cuomo officially concedes the NYC mayoral race
Andrew Cuomo has conceded the New York City mayoral race to Zohran Mamdani.
In a speech at Cuomo HQ, on Tuesday, the former New York governor congratulated his Democrat rival as he told his supporters, “Tonight was their night."
Cuomo also hushed his supporters at his election watch party as they booed Mamdani when he congratulated him.
“That is not right. That is not us,” Cuomo said.
But that did not stop the independent mayoral candidate from taking a few parting shots at the 34-year-old, telling the crowd that, “Almost half of New Yorkers did not vote to support a government agenda that makes promises that we know cannot be met.”
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:03 PM EST
Californians vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 50
Moments after the polls closed in California, CNN projected that the state had passed Proposition 50, which allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps to potentially flip around five GOP seats in the House.
The new map, passed by the Democratic-controlled state Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom, was introduced in response to Texas’ midcycle redistricting, which aimed to give Republicans five new seats.
The race was able to be called almost immediately after polls closed after Californians voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposition, with 73.6 percent in favor.
Nov 04, 2025 at 11:00 PM EST
WATCH: AOC arrives at Mamdani HQ after mayoral win
Nov 04, 2025 at 10:58 PM EST
IN PICTURES: Mamdani supporters including Cynthia Nixon celebrate moment he wins election
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Nov 04, 2025 at 10:38 PM EST
Jeffries urges New Yorkers to ensure Mamdani is successful – whether they supported him or not
Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives, is urging New Yorkers to ensure Zohran Mamdani is successful as the next mayor of New York City - even if they did not support him.
"It's incumbent upon everyone in New York City, those that supported the next mayor and those that didn't, to make sure that he's as successful as he can possibly be on all the things, including, perhaps most importantly, affordability and public safety," Jeffries said on CNN.
Jeffries was slow to endorse Mamdani but he eventually threw his support behind the Democratic candidate. But other members of the Democrat Party's New York leadership had refused to endorse Mamdani, including Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Nov 04, 2025 at 10:36 PM EST
Cuomo election party erupts into chants of ‘Shame on Sliwa’
Louds chants of "shame on Sliwa" erupted at Andrew Cuomo's election party on Tuesday after it was announced that Zohran Mamdani had won the mayoral election.
Cuomo and many of his supporters had urged Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate who was trailing in the race, to drop out. Sliwa refused.
Nov 04, 2025 at 10:23 PM EST
Trump says the reason Republicans lost tonight was because he wasn’t on the ballot
President Donald Trump made an all-caps post on Truth Social after Democrats celebrated multiple wins in multiple states on Tuesday.
Trump claimed that one of the big reasons that Republicans had a disappointing night, was because he had not been on the ballot.
“TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,” according to Pollsters," the president wrote.
Nov 04, 2025 at 10:16 PM EST
Sherrill takes aim at Trump during her acceptance
Mikie Sherill said she's "incredibly honored" to be elected as the next Governor of New Jersey during her acceptance speech Tuesday evening.
Sherrill, who roundly defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli, will succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
The Democrat thanked her supporters, running mate and husband for all their support, as she told New Jersey residents that she was "determined to build prosperity for all of our citizens."
She said that while President Donald Trump was "cutting SNAP, ripping away health care, terminating gateway, we here in New Jersey are bound to fight for a different future for our children.
"We see how clearly important liberty is. We know that no one in our great state is safe when our neighbors are targeted, ignoring the law and the Constitution. But prosperity is equally essential. Liberty alone is not enough if the government makes it impossible for you to feed your family, to get a good education, or to get a good job, yeah. So in this country, that shouldn't be too much to ask. But right now, all of it seems at risk," she continued.
"Governors have never mattered more. And in this state, I am determined to build prosperity for all of our citizens around."
Sherill added that she planned to "follow Lady Liberty's beacon" and New Jersey would follow the Constitution, "not a king."
Nov 04, 2025 at 10:07 PM EST
WATCH: Supporters erupt in cheers inside Mamdani HQ
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:58 PM EST
Democrat Jay Jones wins despite texts fantasizing about killing opponent
Democrat Jay Jones won Virginia’s race for attorney general, NBC News projected, prevailing in spite of a scandal over leaked text messages that showed Jones fantasized about killing a Republican lawmaker and his family — remarks that rocked the final weeks of the campaign and drew condemnation from both sides of the aisle, though few calls from fellow Democrats for Jones to to drop out.
Jones’ victory Tuesday was one of the most closely watched of the night, with analysts looking to see whether Virginia Democrats would split their ticket given Jones' violent texts. In the end, any ticket splitting was not enough to swing the race. Tuesday's result capped a tumultuous final month that saw national Republican condemnation, Democratic hesitation and equivocation, and a barrage of attack ads. Yet voters delivered Jones a narrow win over Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, who had served in the role since 2022.
Read in full from Jesus Mesa on Newsweek.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:57 PM EST
Mamdani shares video celebrating his victory as mayor
Zohran Mamdani has shared a tongue-in-cheek video on X to celebrate his victory as mayor of New York City.
Mamdani shared a clip, taken from inside a subway car, before the doors open to reveal City Hall.
"The next and last stop is City Hall," the automated subway announcement says.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:54 PM EST
Obama congratulates Democrat winners
Former president Barack Obama has congratulated "all the Democratic candidates who won tonight" in a post on X, on Tuesday evening.
Obama said the slew of Democrat victories made the future look "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," he wrote.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:51 PM EST
Democrat Jay Jones defeats GOP incumbent to become Virginia’s next Attorney General
Democrat Jay Jones has been elected as Virginia’s next Attorney General.
Jones defeated Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in the race despite facing widespread backlash last month over several text messages he sent where he imagined putting “two bullets to the head” of a GOP lawmaker.
Jones wrote in a message to Republican House Delegate Carrie Coyner: "Three people, two bullets Gilbert, hitler, and pol pot Gilbert gets two bullets to the head Spoiler: put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know and he receives both bullets every time."
He later apologized for the messages, saying he was "ashamed."
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:47 PM EST
Sherrill defeats Ciattarelli by 14 points
Mikie Sherrill roundly defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by Trump, as she won by more than 14 points on Tuesday.
Sherrill won 57 percent of the vote, compared to Ciattarelli's 42.4 percent in the race which was being closely watched as an indicator for the 2026 midterms
She will succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:44 PM EST
Loud cheers heard at Mamdani’s election party as he’s projected as winner by multiple outlets
Huge cheers were heard at Mamdani HQ in New York City on Tuesday after several news networks announced that he had won the mayoral election.
People are dancing and singing, as rap music played in the background at the election party at Brooklyn Paramount.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:41 PM EST
Mamdani defeats Cuomo to be elected next Mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani has defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to be elected the next Mayor of New York City.
New Yorkers turned out in record numbers to elect a new mayor in one of the most consequential and closely watched races the city has seen in years. By the time polls closed at 9 p.m. ET, more than two million people had cast their ballots, a figure not seen in a mayoral election since 1969.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:29 PM EST
Detroit elects first female mayor, Democrat Mary Sheffield, CNN projects
Mary Sheffield has been elected as the first female mayor of Detroit, Michigan’s, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.
Sheffield, 38, will succeed three-term Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running as an independent in next year’s gubernatorial race.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:27 PM EST
Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill has been elected as the next Governor of New Jersey, CNN and NBC projects.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:22 PM EST
Majority of New Yorkers say cost of living was biggest issue facing city, AP voter poll shows
Around 60 percent of New York City voters said that cost of living was the biggest concern facing the city, with 7 in 10 highlighting the cost of housing as “a major problem.”
Voters were less concerned with crime, with only a quarter saying it was their main concern, while just ten per cent of New Yorkers were concerned about immigration.
Zohran Mamdani made cost of living and cost of housing key issues in his campaign, promising to freeze rents and lower costs if elected.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:18 PM EST
Trump’s former campaign manager slams Virginia GOP nominee as ‘bad candidate’
President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Chris LaCivita has criticized Virginia’s GOP gubernatorial nominee, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, after he lost to Democrat Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday.
“A Bad candidate and Bad campaign have consequences - the Virginia Governors race is example number 1,” he wrote on X after Spanberger's victory.
Trump had urged his supporters to vote for Republicans across multiple states holding elections Tuesday, but declined to back Earle-Sears.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:12 PM EST
WATCH: Spanberger celebrates winning Virginia governor race
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:11 PM EST
Decision Desk projects Zohran Mamdani to win the New York City mayoral election
Decision Desk HQ has projected Zohran Mamdani to win the New York City mayoral election as of 9.03 p.m. ET - just three minutes after the polls closed.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:09 PM EST
Voting ends in New York
Polls in New York City closed at 9 p.m. after a record 2 million people voted in the contentious mayoral race between democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa
It is the biggest voter turnout for a mayoral election since 1969.
Nov 04, 2025 at 09:01 PM EST
Abigail Spanberger defeats Winsome Earle-Sears to flip Virginia from GOP
Former Representative Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, defeated Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, in Virginia’s gubernatorial race, bringing the governorship back into Democratic control. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m. ET, just one hour after polls closed.
At the time the race was called, Spanberger led with 54.9% of the vote to Winsome-Earles' 49.4% with 35% of the vote reported. With 47% of votes reporting, Spanberger stretched her lead to 55.3% to 44.4%.
Spanberger told supporters in Richmond Tuesday night, "My fellow Virginians. 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. We chose our Commonwealth over chaos. You all chose leadership that will focus relentlessly on what matters most, lowering costs, keeping our communities safe, and strengthening our economy for every Virginian."
Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.
Nov 04, 2025 at 08:51 PM EST
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins the Virginia governor race
Abigail Spanberger has defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sear to be elected the next governor of Virginia.
She will succeed Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who is not allowed to run for a second consecutive term.
The victory of Spanberger, a former case officer with the CIA, hands the Democrat party a new governor after four years of Youngkin.
Her campaign focused on economic issues and standing in opposition to Trump's policies, and she has been critical against the government shutdown.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly congratulated Spanberger on making history as the first woman to be elected governor in Virginia.
“Abigail won by building support from voters across party lines because she stayed relentlessly focused on her positive plans to lower costs and her commitment to putting service ahead of politics,” Kelly said, adding the vote was also a “resounding rejection” of Trump.
Nov 04, 2025 at 08:45 PM EST
Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is elected next Virginia lieutenant governor
Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has won the Virginia lieutenant governor’s race.
The Associated Press called the race for Hashimi who won 53.5 per cent of the vote, defeating GOP candidate John Reid who got 46.2 of the vote.
Nov 04, 2025 at 08:43 PM EST
Democrat Corey O’Connor wins race for Pittsburgh mayor
Democrat Corey O’Connor has won the race for Pittsburgh mayor. He defeated Republican Tony Moreno in the race to take over for Ed Gainey, who lost to O'Connor in May's primary.
Nov 04, 2025 at 08:15 PM EST
‘Voters across the country are liking what they are seeing,’ says Democratic operative
Democratic officials have pointed to a strong turnout and positive results from the exit polls which they say show voters are rejecting President Trump and embracing Democrat candidates who are "fighting to make life more affordable for everyday Americans."
"We're seeing strong turnout and good signals from exit polls that show voters across the country are liking what they are seeing from Democratic candidates who are fighting to make life more affordable for everyday Americans," a Democratic operative told Newsweek.
"One year since his election, voters are roundly rejecting Donald Trump for his failure to keep his campaign promises to lower costs."
Nov 04, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
New Jersey gubernatorial race polls close
Polls for New Jersey's tightly fought governor race and Jersey City mayoral race are now closed.
New Jersey’s governor’s race pits Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill against Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a tight contest centered on affordability.
Trump has endorsed Ciattarelli, while Sherrill warns his agenda could threaten Medicaid and infrastructure funding.
Results are expected to be close meaning a final outcome could be delayed until tomorrow.
Polls are closed at 8 p.m. ET, in Georgia's Atlanta mayor race, Maine's Question 1 and Question 2, Michigan's Detroit mayoral race, Pennsylvania's Supreme Court seats for Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue, and David Wecht, and Texas' 18th Congressional District Special Primary.
Nov 04, 2025 at 07:45 PM EST
Laura Loomer claims bomb threats made to New Jersey polling stations were ‘probably called in by Mamdani’s own… voters’
Right-wing commentator Laura Loomer claimed on Tuesday that the "bomb threats were probably called in by Mamdani's own Muslim jihadi voters."
Loomer is referring to the threats made against New Jersey polling sites early on Tuesday.
Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani condemned the threats and has blamed President Donald Trump for creating an atmosphere that fueled them.
The threats, made via email against polling sites in seven counties early on November 4, are being investigated by law enforcement. Bergen County officials said that the sites were secured and are open for voting after the fake bomb threats.
“It’s incredibly concerning, and I think that it is an illustration of the attacks we’re seeing on our democracy," Mamdani said in Tuesday.
The White House has dismissed Mamdani’s comments as “completely irresponsible” and “based on zero evidence.”
Nov 04, 2025 at 07:30 PM EST
Polls close in Ohio
The polls have closed in the race to elect Cincinnati's new mayor.
A number of polls are set to close at 8 p.m. ET, including Georgia's Atlanta mayor race, Maine's Question 1 and Question 2, Michigan's Detroit mayoral race, Pennsylvania's Supreme Court seats for Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue, and David Wecht, and Texas' 18th Congressional District Special Primary.
Polls for New Jersey's tightly fought governor race and Jersey City mayoral race also close at 8 p.m. ET.
Nov 04, 2025 at 07:25 PM EST
Republican lawmakers make last-ditch attacks on Mamdani
Ted Cruz and Rep. Andy Ogles are among the Republican lawmakers making last-ditch attacks on Zohran Mamdani with less than two hours until the polls close.
Texas Senator Cruz shared a picture of fake ballot which gave the options for voters to choose between "A Democrat, just a Democrat" and "An actual communist jihadist, a literal Karl Marx-quoting, America hating jihadist."
"This seems like an easy one, New York City," he captioned the picture.
Rep. Ogles shared several posts, including a video of the 9/11 twin towers attack, with the caption "Wake up New York," and a picture, purportedly from Uganda, which he claimed would be "what New York will look like after he's destroyed it."
President Donald Trump and several Republicans have repeatedly claimed Mamdani is a communist. In fact, he is a social Democrat.
Some have also repeated the false claim he is a "jihadist."
Despite flurry of attack, Mamdani still looks set to win the New York City mayoral election in a landslide.
Nov 04, 2025 at 07:05 PM EST
First polls close
The polls have closed for the gubernatorial race in Virginia.
Virginia has also got races for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General which also closed at 7 p.m.
Virginia is the first to close the polls. The next will be Ohio which will close the polls for its Cincinnati mayor race at 7.30 p.m.
Nov 04, 2025 at 07:01 PM EST
AG Letitia James backs Mamdani, says Brooklyn is ready to elect the Democrat candidate
Attorney General Letitia James has thrown her support behind Zohran Mamdani as she urged New Yorkers to "get out and vote."
She also shared several pictures of Mamdani supports in Brooklyn, as she said, "Brooklyn is out and ready to elect Zohran Mamdani!."
Nov 04, 2025 at 06:55 PM EST
Trump says 32,000 Orthodox Jews voted for Ciattarelli as he urges New Jersey voters to back the GOP candidate
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that "32,000 Orthodox Jews around Lakewood and Jackson, New Jersey, have showed up BIG for Jack Ciattarelli" as he urged other New Jersey residents to vote for the GOP candidate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race.
"My friends in this Great Community know how important this Election is to New Jersey, and to our Country. There is still time to vote! I am asking ALL PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF THE GREAT STATE OF NEW JERSEY, including all Kollel and Yeshiva students who haven't voted yet, to please GET OUT AND VOTE FOR JACK CIATTARELLI," Trump added in a post on Truth Social.
The president added that Ciattarelli has his "complete and total endorsement" in the race.
Nov 04, 2025 at 06:45 PM EST
New York City has record-breaking voter turnout
More than 1.7 million people turned out to vote in the New York City mayoral election by 6 p.m ET, the New York City’s Board of Elections said.
That is the highest turnout for a mayoral election for the past three decades.
The biggest turnout occurred in 1993 when just under 1.9 million people voted for Republican Rudy Giuliani.
There is still more than two hours left until the polls close so it's possible this race's turnout could beat Giuliani's record.
Nov 04, 2025 at 06:29 PM EST
Chuck Schumer refuses to say who he voted for in NYC mayoral race
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer declined to say who he voted for in New York City’s mayoral election on Tuesday.
The Democrat leader has come under pressure for refusing to endorse Democrat primary winner Zohran Mamdani, after his landslide win at the primaries.
On Tuesday, he told reporters, “I voted, and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City.”
Democrat leadership has been slow to back Mamdani, despite his strong public support, but he has slowly picked up endorsements as the election approached including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Nov 04, 2025 at 06:13 PM EST
IN PICTURES: Cuomo marks his ballot in the New York City mayoral race
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Nov 04, 2025 at 06:04 PM EST
IN PICTURES: Moment Zohran Mamdani casts his vote in New York City
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Nov 04, 2025 at 05:55 PM EST
IN PICTURES: New Yorkers take to the polls to vote for their next mayor
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Nov 04, 2025 at 05:48 PM EST
Around 40 percent of voters in Virginia, New Jersey say sole reason they cast ballot was to oppose Trump: NBC exit polls
Around 40 percent of voters in Virginia and New Jersey say that the sole reason they cast ballot for their governor on Tuesday was to oppose President Donald Trump, according to NBC exit polls.
Around half of voters said that the president was not a factor in their vote, while between 13 and 15 percent said they were voting to support Trump.
In California, the figure was even higher with half of voters on the redistricting ballot measure said their vote was to oppose Trump.
Governor Gavin Newsom proposed the Californian redistricting to balance the House after Texas passed a new redistricting map that granted Republicans five new seats.
Around 42 percent of California voters said Trump wasn't a factor, and 8 percent said they were voting in support of him.
Meanwhile, most New York voters said Trump wasn't a factor in their decision on the next mayor.
Nov 04, 2025 at 05:33 PM EST
WATCH: New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Ciattarelli’s emotional reunion with Army son on eve of election
Nov 04, 2025 at 05:29 PM EST
Early exit polls find voters across four key races disapprove of Trump
Early exit polls from CNN for four major races including the New York City mayoral race, the governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey, and the redistricting-related Proposition 50 in California, show that the majority of voters disapprove of President Donald Trump.
Those same voters are also unhappy with the Democrat party with an approval rating of just 50 percent in California and New York - which is still significantly higher than the GOP in those spaces. New Jersey and Virginia rated the Democrats and Republicans at around the same.
The economy was also a key issue across three of the four states. Most voters in California, New York City and New Jersey rated their states' economies as not so good or poor.
It was a different story in Virginia where voters say that their state’s economy is excellent or good, despite most voters saying government cuts this year have impacted their family.
Nov 04, 2025 at 05:09 PM EST
New Jersey gubernatorial race will be ‘tight as a tick,’ says GOP campaign official
A campaign official for Republican New Jersey governor candidate Jack Ciattarelli warned that tonight's election will be, "as tight as a tick.”
Ciattarelli’s team is confident he can win in the state, where Donald Trump found significant support in the 2024 election.
“We’re going to win this thing by winning unaffiliated or Democrats all across the state, but particularly up in North Jersey,” the official told CNN, adding that they had run an "objectively better campaign" than in 2021 when Ciattarelli was narrowly defeated by incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Nov 04, 2025 at 04:50 PM EST
What time do polls close tonight?
In-person voting ends at different times in each state, from as early as 7 p.m. ET in Virginia and as late as 11 p.m. ET in California.
7 p.m. ET:
Virginia
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Attorney General
7.30pm ET:
Ohio
Cincinnati mayor
8 p.m. ET:
Georgia
- Atlanta mayor
Maine
- Question 1
- Question 2
Michigan
- Detroit mayor
New Jersey
- Governor
- Jersey City mayor
Pennsylvania
- Supreme Court - Retain Kevin Dougherty
- Supreme Court - Retain Christine Donohue
- Supreme Court - Retain David Wecht
- Pittsburgh
Texas
- 18th Congressional District Special Primary
9 p.m. ET:
Texas
- Proposition 15
- Proposition 16
Colorado
- Proposition MM
Minnesota
- Minneapolis mayor »
New York
- New York City mayor
- Buffalo mayor
11 p.m. ET
California
- Proposition 50
Nov 04, 2025 at 04:30 PM EST
Mamdani condemns bomb threats at New Jersey polling sites, blames Donald Trump
Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani blamed President Donald Trump for creating an atmosphere that fueled a wave of bomb threats at New Jersey polling sites on Tuesday.
The threats, made via email against polling sites in seven counties early on November 4, are being investigated by law enforcement. Bergen County officials said that the sites were secured and are open for voting after the fake bomb threats.
“It’s incredibly concerning, and I think that it is an illustration of the attacks we’re seeing on our democracy," Mamdani said in Tuesday.
The White House has dismissed Mamdani’s comments as “completely irresponsible” and “based on zero evidence.”
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt added Trump "obviously" had “absolutely nothing to do with those threats."
Nov 04, 2025 at 04:17 PM EST
More than 1.5 million turn out to vote in New York City mayoral election
More than 1.5 million people turned out to vote in New York City’s mayoral election by 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, the city’s Board of Elections said.
The figure has already blown past voter turnout for previous mayoral elections in any city in the past 20 years. With five hours left to go until the polls close, today is set to be a record breaker.
Nov 04, 2025 at 04:17 PM EST
Zohran Mamdani leads tight NYC mayor race as voters head to polls
Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani remains the frontrunner in New York City's mayoral race, holding an average poll rating of 44 percent as voters cast ballots to replace outgoing Mayor Eric Adams. Mamdani, a state assemblyman running on a socialist platform, has led since winning the Democratic primary in June, though the race has narrowed in recent days.
Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa trail behind, with polling and betting markets suggesting Mamdani is the likely victor. According to Polymarket, Mamdani holds a 91 percent chance of winning, compared to 9 percent for Cuomo and less than 1 percent for Sliwa.
Mamdani’s support is strongest among young voters and those prioritizing housing and inflation. He leads across all racial groups, though his margin among white voters is narrower. His weakest area is crime, where he ranks third.
If Sliwa were to exit the race, Mamdani’s lead could shrink significantly, but the Republican candidate has vowed to stay in the race. With polls open until 9 p.m., the final outcome will hinge on turnout and late-breaking shifts.
Nov 04, 2025 at 04:06 PM EST
Mamdani campaign distances itself from Jeremy Corbyn amid backlash
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Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign moved Tuesday to distance itself from former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, following criticism over Corbyn’s appearance at a phone bank event hosted by the New York City Democratic Socialists of America. The event flier listed Mamdani’s campaign as a sponsor, prompting scrutiny from Jewish voters and political opponents.
Corbyn, who has faced longstanding allegations of antisemitism—claims he and his supporters deny—spoke to volunteers making calls for Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in New York City’s mayoral race. Mamdani’s campaign initially declined to comment but later clarified that the event was organized by DSA and involved “lots of people” supporting the candidate.
The controversy adds to a divisive race marked by Islamophobic attacks and heated rhetoric. President Donald Trump, who endorsed Andrew Cuomo, escalated tensions Tuesday with a social media post attacking Mamdani and his Jewish supporters. Mamdani has faced criticism for his stance on Israel and refusal to condemn certain activist slogans, though he has pledged to protect all communities if elected.
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