Big Races and Bomb Threats: What's Happening in NYC and NJ Elections?

The Races Heating Up

In 2025, the spotlight is on New York City and New Jersey as they pick new leaders.

• NYC Mayoral Race:
• Zohran Mamdani
• Andrew Cuomo

• Curtis Sliwa

• New Jersey Governor's Race:
• Mikie Sherrill
• Jack Ciattarelli

Election Day Drama

New Jersey:

• Bomb threats sent via email caused temporary closures of some polling places.
• Threats turned out to be false; voters redirected to other locations.

New York City:

• Similar hoax emails received, but no polling sites were shut down.

Voter Turnout in NYC

• Early reports suggest a steady stream of voters.
• Former Governor Andrew Cuomo cast his vote, sharing a heartfelt moment with his daughters.
• Cuomo spoke about the importance of family traditions in voting.

High Stakes and Political Climate

• New Jersey's governor race is one of only two happening nationwide this year.
• Seen as a barometer for how the current administration is performing.
• Results could give clues about the political climate leading up to the midterm elections.

Live Coverage and Updates

• Live coverage of the election results starting at 8:00 p.m. on various platforms.
• Real-time updates available on websites and mobile apps.