In New York City, leftist Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according to US networks NBC, CBS and CNN. The Democratic socialist and state assemblyman will make history as the city's first Muslim mayor , defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo in a landmark contest that underscored a progressive surge within the Democratic ranks.
Across the Hudson River, Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill secured victory in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, US media reported. The former Navy pilot and national security expert defeated Republican businessman and ex-state assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli , in a contest widely viewed as an early test of Trump's post-reelection influence.