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Mamdani Taunts Trump in Victory Speech

NYC mayor-elect pledges to 'terrify a despot,' tells president to 'turn up the volume'

(Newser) - Don't expect the battle between President Trump and Zohran Mamdani to calm down now that the latter has been elected mayor of New York City . In his victory speech Tuesday, Mamdani called out Trump directly, saying the "city that gave rise to him" would be the same one...

Big Takeaways From Tuesday's Election
Big Takeaways
From Tuesday's
Election
THE RUNDOWN
Nov 5, 2025 6:42 AM CST

Big Takeaways From Tuesday's Election

Victories in key races signal shifting voter sentiment in favor of Democrats

(Newser) - Democrats scored sweeping victories across major states in Tuesday's elections, signaling a sharp backlash to President Trump's policies and offering their party new momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms. Voters turned out in "extraordinary" numbers for an off-year contest, per the New York Times , delivering wins for...

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor's Race

Democratic socialist positioned himself as staunchly anti-Trump

(Newser) - It's Mamdani. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after fending off Democrat-turned-independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The AP called the race about 35 minutes after polls closed on Tuesday. The race had taken on national implications because President Trump repeatedly...

Schumer Won't Say Who He Voted for in NYC

Democratic leader declined to endorse Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani

(Newser) - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who declined to endorse the Democratic candidate for mayor in New York City, wouldn't say Tuesday whether he had voted for him. Asked if he had voted for Zohran Mamdani or former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, Schumer said, "Look,...

Abbott Jokes About Imposing a Tariff on New Yorkers

Texas governor riffs on New York mayoral race and exodus fears

(Newser) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has apparently heard the speculation that some New Yorkers might flee the city should frontrunner Zohran Mamdani win the mayoral election on Tuesday. "After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC," the governor...

4 Key Races to Watch in Tuesday's Vote

Including the gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia

(Newser) - Another Election Day has arrived in America, the first major one in President Trump's second term. Some of the big races that readers of political tea leaves will be watching:
  • New York City mayor: Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner, is trying to fend off former Gov. Andrew Cuomo,
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Trump Doesn't Endorse the GOP Candidate in NYC Mayoral Race

President endorses independent Cuomo, blasting frontrunner Mamdani

(Newser) - On the eve of New York City's mayoral election, President Trump made a surprise move by endorsing independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, the former Democratic governor, over both the Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Trump, who has spent weeks signaling his preference for Cuomo , officially declared...

NYC Mayoral Race Morphs Into Mamdani vs. Trump
NYC Mayoral Race Morphs
Into Mamdani vs. Trump
the rundown
Nov 3, 2025 10:33 AM CST

NYC Mayoral Race Morphs Into Mamdani vs. Trump

They each seem to benefit from the bashing of the other

(Newser) - One of the biggest races in Tuesday's election is the New York City mayoral contest. It's come down to a question of whether Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani can hold off former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but a Washington Post analysis suggests the race might be better seen as a...

Younger Voters Drive Big Early Turnout in NYC

About 735K cast early ballots, a record for a nonpresidential contest

(Newser) - Tuesday is Election Day in New York City, and it appears that residents are very interested in the mayor's race. Early voting has wrapped up with a record-breaking turnout: More than 735,000 residents cast ballots—a figure that easily eclipses previous nonpresidential contests in the city, reports the...

Obama Doesn't Quite Endorse in Call to Mamdani

Former president offers counsel in New York mayoral race

(Newser) - Barack Obama quietly reached out to Zohran Mamdani on Saturday, offering a rare gesture of support days before New York's mayoral election. The former president's 30-minute phone call, described by people familiar with the conversation, was not an endorsement, the New York Times reports, but Obama praised Mamdani'...

Cuomo Appears to Be Closing Fast on Mamdani

Former governor has cut lead in half to 10 points a week before NYC mayoral election

(Newser) - The seemingly insurmountable lead that Zohran Mamdani held in the New York City mayor's race doesn't seem quite so insurmountable anymore. A week before the election, a Suffolk University poll shows that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has cut Mamdani's lead in half and now trails by 10...

Jeffries Backs Mamdani, With Reservations

Democratic leader cites party unity and mayoral candidate's policy shifts for last-minute endorsement

(Newser) - House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has given a late but significant endorsement to Zohran Mamdani in the race for New York City mayor, signaling a turn in party unity as the election draws near. Jeffries, a Brooklyn politician who's been a vocal critic of the Democratic Socialists of America—...

After Debate and Knicks Game, Adams Endorses Cuomo

Mayor previously had called the former governor 'a snake and a liar'

(Newser) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral election, making the announcement on Thursday during a joint appearance in East Harlem. In expressing gratitude for Adams' support, Cuomo suggested the mayor was motivated by concerns over fellow Democrat Zohran Mamdani, whom Cuomo described...

Cuomo: Trump Will Kick Mamdani 'on His Tuchus'

NYC mayoral candidates clash bitterly during final debate

(Newser) - New York City's mayoral candidates clashed bitterly during their final debate Wednesday evening, as Democrat Zohran Mamdani tried to maintain his lead and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa cast him as out of his league, the AP reports. While Mamdani began the debate accusing his rivals...

Letitia James After Indictment: 'I Will Not Give In'

NY AG rallies for Zohran Mamdani, urging supporters to 'press on'

(Newser) - New York Attorney General Letitia James made her first public appearance since being indicted on federal charges Monday, drawing a standing ovation at a campaign rally for mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani in Manhattan. Speaking at the United Palace Theater, James appeared defiant, telling the crowd, "I will not bow,...

Trump Says He'll Block Federal Funds if Mamdani Wins

'He is going to have problems with Washington like no Mayor in the history of our once great City'

(Newser) - President Trump took aim at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday, vowing to block federal funds if the progressive candidate wins the Nov. 4 election.
  • "Self proclaimed New York City Communist, Zohran Mamdani, who is running for Mayor, will prove to be one of the
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Adams Quits Mayoral Race
Adams Quits Mayoral Race
Sep 28, 2025 1:06 PM CDT

Adams Quits Mayoral Race

Outgoing New York mayor rips Mamdani and Cuomo in announcement

(Newser) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he is ending his campaign for reelection in the face of weak polling numbers, a significant loss of public matching funds, and approval ratings at historic lows. His candidacy also suffered from scrutiny related to a now-closed criminal bribery case that...

Mamdani Gets Lukewarm Backing From Harris

Former VP quickly deflected to other Democratic candidates during Monday interview

(Newser) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday, though it's seen as only a lukewarm nod to the 33-year-old Democratic nominee struggling to gain wider support from his party. During an appearance on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show, Harris was asked...

Texas Man Allegedly Threatened Mamdani's Life

'Start your car. See what happens,' Jeremy Fistel allegedly said in one message

(Newser) - A Texas man has been charged with making death threats against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, prosecutors announced Thursday. Jeremy Fistel was arrested in Texas, and brought to New York for an arraignment on charges that he sent a series of threatening voicemails and written messages to Mamdani'...

Polls, Trump, Bettors Agree: It's Mamdani Over Cuomo

Democrat's odds of winning New York City mayor's race are above 80%

(Newser) - Only three months ago, Nate Silver gave Zohran Mamdani a meager 17% of becoming the next mayor of New York City. Today? The Democratic candidate is the clear favorite over Andrew Cuomo, incumbent Eric Adams, and Curtis Sliwa—and by a decent margin, Silver writes at his Silver Bulletin .
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