US EditionDemocrats Take Virginia, N.J. Governor Races; Mamdani Cruises in NYC
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race amid ideological divides; New Jersey and New York governors races highlight shifting political trends, voter turnout impacts results.
- On Tuesday, voters in New York and New Jersey were set to decide two major elections, including Zohran Mamdani leading in New York City's mayoral contest and the governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli.
- The New York City mayoral contest reflects a generational and ideological split as Andrew Cuomo runs as an independent and Curtis Sliwa appeals to moderates and conservatives.
- Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, attracted attention for his proposed policies and became a lightning rod for critics after winning the Democratic primary.
- Polls close at 8 p.m. in New Jersey and at 9 p.m. in New York, with the New Jersey governor's race revealing if Democrats hold a state showing signs of shifting red.
- Observers say the contests could serve as bellwethers for the 2026 midterm elections and analysts view them as blueprints for how both parties can find success in the future.
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NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Democratic Party celebrated several victories on Tuesday night after Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election and Mikie Sherrill took the lead in the New Jersey governor’s race. Mamdani, at 34 years old, will be the youngest mayor in over 100 years when he takes office in January. He’s also New York City’s first Muslim mayor of South Asian descent. NYC Election Results 2025 Mamdani’s campaign focused on …
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ELECTION DAY 2025: NYC elects Mamdani, Democrats sweep VA, NJ governors' races
(The Center Square) – Self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after taking down the former Democrat New York governor for a second time on Tuesday.
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