Races in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey are getting national attention, as is a California redistricting proposition

Elections in multiple states on Tuesday are set to gauge how voters feel in the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency — and whether Democrats have improved their standing with the midterm elections just one year away.

Mamdani began his victory speech with a quote from socialist Eugene V. Debs, saying, "The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, 'I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.'"

Results for mayor, city council and police board of commissioners races in Detroit for the Nov. 4, 2025 general election.

Voters across the country are headed to the polls this Election Day, with key races in New York City and New Jersey posing as a major test for both President Trump and the Democratic Party’s future. Affordability and the cost of living are top concerns for many voters.

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.