Away from New York, here’s more on the other votes taking place todaypublished at 17:08 GMT
17:08 GMT
Kayla Epstein
US reporter
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking to redraw his state’s congressional map
While the vote for the Big Apple’s next mayor might be the most eye-catching of the US elections today, there are other votes to be aware of.
California redistricting
California’s Democratic leadership is asking voters for permission to redraw the state’s congressional districts in the middle of the decade.
That’s unusual in California, which by law relies on a nonpartisan committee to draw its congressional maps once every decade, based on census data.
But, as Republican-led states like Texas and Missouri seek to withdraw their congressional maps for an advantage in the 2026 midterm elections, California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to counter the losses with redistricting in his own state.
New Jersey governor’s race
New Jersey is considered a Democratic state, but polls indicate a close race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Sherrill currently represents New Jersey’s 11th District in Congress, and Ciattarelli is a former state assemblyman.
Despite leaning blue, the state has had Republican governors in the past. The last one, Chris Christie, served two terms between 2010 and 2018.
Virginia governor’s race
Virginia’s leadership usually swings between Democrats and Republicans, meaning the outcome of this year’s gubernatorial election might serve as a bellwether for the electorate’s mood.
No matter which candidate succeeds, the state will elect its first female governor this year. Voters will choose between Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a US congresswoman, and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the state’s current lieutenant governor.
We’ve more on five things to know about today’s elections – including the impact of the Trump factor – in our news story