New Yorkers looked set to elect a young Muslim leftist as Mayor on Tuesday (November 4, 2025) as U.S. voters cast judgment for the first time on Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency in nationwide local elections.
While Zohran Mamdani's rise has dominated headlines, elections for Governor in Virginia and New Jersey could also be revealing gauges of the U.S. political mood nearly 10 months since Mr. Trump's return to the White House.
Democratic wins in those states may indicate a revived opposition ahead of next year's midterm elections to decide control of Congress.
In New York, Mr.
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