Democrats have secured major victories across key battlegrounds in the US elections. Mikie Sherrill, a Democratic Congresswoman and former Navy pilot, has been elected Governor of New Jersey, defeating Trump-backed Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Meanwhile, in New York City, Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democrat has won the mayoral race as per AP. The party also clinched a crucial win in Virginia's gubernatorial race.
Polls officially closed across all five boroughs of New York City at 9 p.m., marking the end of a high-stakes election day that saw the city's highest voter turnout since 1969, as per BBC.
The mayoral race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and Independent Andrew Cuomo has drawn national and international attention, with results showing a win for the Democratic candidate. The New York City Board of Elections confirmed over two million votes have been casted.
NYC Election 2025: Key Highlights
Zohran Mamdani Wins: 34-year old, Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City Mayoral polls on Wednesday as per report by AP. Mamdani had previously won the Democratic primary earlier this year.
Polls Closed: Voting ended at 9:00 p.m. across all five boroughs.
Historic Turnout: NYC Board of Elections reports over 2 million votes, the highest since 1969.
Mayoral Candidates:
Zohran Mamdani (Democrat)
Andrew Cuomo (Independent)
Curtis Sliwa (Republican)
National Spotlight: President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Mamdani, adding to the race's visibility.
Fast Tallying: High early voter turnout means results are being counted swiftly.
Broader Context: Democrats also secured the governor's race in Virginia; polls closed in New Jersey.
Trump wrote on Truth Social and said, "TRUMP WASN'T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,” according to Pollsters.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said in his victory speech, “New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants. And as of tonight, led by an immigrant.” “So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: To get any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”
NEW: NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani challenges President Trump in his victory speech:
“New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants. And as of tonight, led by an immigrant.”
“So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: To get… pic.twitter.com/L0tOS5DdnrHe also quoted former Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru in his victory speech and said, "Standing before you, I'm reminded of Jawahar Lal Nehru's words. A moment comes but rarely in history when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance. Tonight, New York has done just that. This new era demands clarity, courage, and vision — not excuses. It will be defined by bold leadership and the most ambitious plan yet to confront our city's cost-of-living crisis."
VIDEO | USA: Addressing his supporters after winning New York city mayoral elections, Indian-origin democratic socialist lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani), quotes former Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru in his victory speech.
He says, “Standing before you, I'm… pic.twitter.com/gydR3zPsqlEssential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.
