In a test of the appeal of MAGA politics in New York City, voters in northeastern Queens will choose between Vickie Paladino, the Republican incumbent who is an avid Trump supporter, and Benjamin Chou, a firefighter and Democrat.

Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.

Trump has taken a number of actions against Democratic-led cities that experts say could slow Mamdani's goals.

Mamdani began his victory speech with a quote from socialist Eugene V. Debs, saying, "The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, 'I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.'"

In the United States, New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, and California are voting in the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Democrats swept to victory in the first major test of President Donald Trump’s second term. Follow here for live news updates, results, analysis and more.

Tuesday's New York City election could help define the Democratic Party's future as opposes U.S. President Donald Trump.

New Yorkers head to the polls for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, throughout the city. The heated mayoral race for NYC finally comes to an end with a showdown between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew

While state and local government offices are closed, the Long Island Rail Road and mass transit across the region are running on a normal schedule on Election Day. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr. While Election Day is not a federal holiday, the first Tuesday in November is recognized as one in New York State.

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist, hasn't taken office yet. But he's already looking to "Trump-proof" New York City.