Posted on 11/04/25
| News Source: The Hill
New York City elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, sending a message to Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, that Mamdani’s message of affordability resonated loudly.
In the day’s big governor’s races, Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, two former Democratic House members, will now lead Virginia and New Jersey, Decision Desk HQ projected. Spanberger will be the commonwealth’s first female leader.
In Virginia’s attorney general race, Del. Jay Jones (D) overcame a scandal involving leaked violent text messages to beat incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares (R).
Polls close next at 11 p.m. EST in California.
New York City’s mayoral race drew massive turnout, with elections officials saying it is at a 30-year high with three hours of voting remaining.
Ballots cast Tuesday could shed light on how Americans feel about President Trump’s second term and the Republican and Democratic parties.