\nZohran Mamdani<\/a>, independent candidate and former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The winner will replace outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, who initially sought re-nomination as a Democrat. After losing the primary to Mamdani, Adams opted to run as an independent, but dropped out of the race in September and has eventually endorsed Cuomo.<\/p>\n
This race has caught more attention not only in the US but across the globe with Trump frequently criticising Mamdani \u2014 even calling him a \u201c \u201cIf Communist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the election for mayor of New York City, it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing federal funds, other than the very minimum as required, to my beloved first home,\u201d Trump said in a post on Truth Social. \u201cI don\u2019t want to send, as president, good money after bad.\u201d<\/p>\n Besides the New York mayoral race, there\u2019s also the governorship races in Virginia and New Jersey. In New Jersey, former Republican New Jersey state Representative Jack Ciattarelli is making his third run for governor, after losing to Democratic Governor Phil Murphy in 2021. He\u2019s facing off against Mikie Sherrill, who\u2019s trying to deliver Democrats a third consecutive term in the governor\u2019s mansion.<\/p>\n STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD<\/p>\n In Virginia, Republican Lt Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic former US Representative Abigail Spanberger look to replace term-limited Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also the contest for Virginia\u2019s attorney general taking place today along with the race to control the Minnesota Senate and Virginia House of Delegates. Detroit, Pittsburgh, Jersey City and Buffalo are also going to the polls today to elect new mayors. Incumbents in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Cincinnati are also seeking re-election.<\/p>\n What else is America voting on today?<\/p>\n Besides these electoral battles, California will be voting on Proposition 50, which will allow Democrats to temporarily change the boundaries of US House districts and make them more favourable to the party.<\/p>\n Championed by Governor Gavin Newsom, this measure is in response to a new Control of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will also be at stake today when voters cast their votes on whether to retain three justices from the high court\u2019s 5-2 Democratic majority.<\/p>\n Why do these elections matter to Trump?<\/p>\n It\u2019s interesting to note that while Trump isn\u2019t on the ballot in any of today\u2019s races, the results will be significant for the US president.<\/p>\n Firstly, the outcome of the governor races in Virginia and New Jersey could offer a window into some of the headwinds facing Trump and Republicans going into next year\u2019s midterm polls. According to an NPR report, the governor races have historically been a harbinger \u2014 often predicting the results of upcoming midterms.<\/p>\n STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD<\/p>\n In fact, in New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli has modelled himself on the US president \u2014 slamming \u201copen borders\u201d and aligning with far-right figures. Many note that by copying Trump\u2019s tone, Ciattarelli hopes to energise the conservatives. If it is successful, he would be redefining Republican strategy in Democrat-dominated states.<\/p>\n Moreover, Tuesday\u2019s vote will show if the Hispanic shift, which was seen in the 2024 presidential elections, still holds or was it a one-time reaction to Trump himself.<\/p>\n The governor\u2019s race in Virginia between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger is also significant for Trump and his ongoing government shutdown.<\/p>\n Northern Virginia is home to scores of federal employees, contractors and others who work with the federal government \u2014 the kind of people who are directly affected by Trump administration\u2019s push to downsize the federal government. Experts note that it is from there, more than anywhere else, that one will get an early sense of whether the cuts resonate at the ballot box.<\/p>\n STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD<\/p>\n As Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster told the New York Times, \u201cWatch the turnout in Northern Virginia. \u201cIf it is relatively low compared to past elections, you can conclude that the actions of the administration aren\u2019t having much of an impact. If it\u2019s higher than past elections, you can conclude it\u2019s a reaction against many of the actions of the administration.\u201d<\/p>\n The California vote is also very important for Trump. Many experts, in fact, note that it might be the most important election, as it pertains to how California draws its districts. Currently, the law states that to redraw a state\u2019s districts requires an independent commission. But Proposition 50 would temporarily get rid of that requirement. Governor Newsom is trying to squeeze out more Democratic seats. This will offset gains Trump is trying to make in redrawing in red states like Texas.<\/p>\n Ahead of the polls, the White House sought to downplay the stakes. \u201cEvery week is pivotal when Americans have a president who is all gas, no brakes on his push to Make America Great Again,\u201d said Kush Desai, a White House spokesman.<\/p>\n STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADWhat is the significance of these polls for the Democrats?<\/p>\n If Tuesday\u2019s elections are important for Trump, they are equally important for the Democratic Party. As Ken Martin, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, told the New York Times, the victories on Tuesday would help his party head into 2026 with \u201ca head full of steam.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhere there were once strong headwinds against the Democratic Party, there now seems to be wind at our back and momentum for sure,\u201d Martin said. He insisted, \u201cIt\u2019s not just an anti-Trump wave that we\u2019re seeing,\u201d but a powerful chord that Democrats have struck with their message on economics and affordability.<\/p>\n Tuesday\u2019s polls will also show the Democrats what type of candidate to be. For instance, Mamdani in New York City has focused on affordability. Meanwhile, Abigail Spanberger in Virginia is running on \u201ctradition\u201d and \u201cservice,\u201d and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey stresses her military credentials. But the truth is Democrats are in the wilderness, and there\u2019s no perfect way to run.<\/p>\n For California Governor STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD<\/p>\n So, even while the results won\u2019t change the presidency, it will have a larger impact.<\/p>\n With inputs from agencies<\/p>\n Home<\/a>Explainers<\/a>Why Tuesday\u2019s elections in US are a big political test for TrumpEnd of Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Will it be a terrific Tuesday or terrible Tuesday for Trump? 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\nCommunist lunatic<\/a>\u201d and a \u201ctotal nut job\u201d. And on the eve of the election, Trump even issued a threat to its voters:
\nstop Zohran Mamdani or pay.<\/a><\/p>\nSupporters of Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, attend a campaign event before the 2025 New York City mayoral Election in the Queens borough of New York City. File image\/Reuters<\/p>\n
Former US President Barack Obama campaigns with Democratic candidate for New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill during a rally in Newark, New Jersey. File image\/Reuters<\/p>\n
\nTexas map<\/a> that state Republicans enacted in August as part of Trump\u2019s efforts to keep the US House under Republican control in the 2026 midterms.<\/p>\nA sticker expresses dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump in Chicago, Illinois. Many note that the elections across the US will serve as either a major rejection or resounding stamp of approval of Trump\u2019s second term. File image\/AFP<\/p>\n
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a rally in support of a \u201cYes\u201d vote on Proposition 50, a congressional redistricting measure at the Los Angeles Convention Centre in Los Angeles, California. Reuters<\/p>\n
\nGavin Newsom<\/a>, the Proposition 50 vote can also be seen as him trying to build a national base. As Moneycontrol reports, if he wins, it won\u2019t be just a policy victory, but also an early test run for a possible 2028 presidential bid.<\/p>\n