Key Races Close as Voting Ends in New York and New Jersey
New York and New Jersey voters are casting ballots Tuesday in pivotal elections for new york City Mayor and New Jersey Governor,races closely watched as potential indicators for the 2026 midterm elections and offering insights into accomplished strategies for both parties.
The New York City mayoral contest features a stark ideological contrast. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who secured the primary win in June, has drawn both attention and criticism for his policy proposals. He faces challenges from independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, both vying to appeal to moderate and conservative voters.
In New Jersey, the gubernatorial race pits Democrat Mikie Sherrill against Republican Jack Ciattarelli. the outcome will be a key test of the Democratic party’s strength in a state traditionally considered reliably blue, but which has recently shown increasing Republican support.
polls are scheduled to close at 8 p.m. in New Jersey and 9 p.m. in New York. Updates on the races and results from across the tri-state area will be provided as thay become available.
