In the most recent presidential election, Kamala Harris defeated Trump by six points in New Jersey. But voters in the state complain about its high living costs and have handed the Democratic incumbent governor, Phil Murphy, poor ratings.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor-elect, had majority support from voters under the age of 45, while over half of voters 65 and older supported Andrew Cuomo, according to ABC News exit polls.

Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.

Follow election day live updates for the latest news and results from key races across the US, including the gubernatorial elections in NJ and VA, and the CA vote on Prop 50.

Though President Donald Trump is not on the ballot, his agenda looms large over the races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Zohran Mamdani becomes the new Mayor of New York City after defeating Andrew Cuomo. Democrats also win governor elections in Virginia and New Jersey, showing strong voter support ahead of the

As voters across the US from New York City to New Jersey and Virginia prepare to cast ballots Tuesday, election officials are operating with sharply reduced support from a federal government agency that had previously helped states and localities counter bomb threats and cyberattacks.

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