Early voting underway in New York, New Jersey amid hotly contested mayor and governor races
Early voting has officially kicked off in New York and New Jersey, setting the stage for pivotal races that could shape the political landscape in these two states. Voters in New York have the opportunity to cast their ballots from October 25 through November 2, ahead of Election Day, with the mayoral race in New York City drawing significant national attention. The Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani, has recently gained momentum with an endorsement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. His main competitor, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, is running as an independent and has secured the backing of current Mayor Eric Adams. The race has been marked by controversy, with Mamdani accusing Cuomo of employing “Islamophobic rhetoric” in his campaign. Meanwhile, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa remains steadfast in his pursuit of the mayoral position, dismissing suggestions that he should withdraw to consolidate votes against Mamdani.
In New Jersey, early voting is also underway, with all counties designating in-person voting locations from October 25 to November 2. This initiative follows the implementation of historic legislation in 2021 that introduced early voting, making the electoral process more accessible and enhancing democratic participation. The gubernatorial race features Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli vying for the position as current Governor Phil Murphy prepares to leave office in January. Both candidates are optimistic about their polling numbers, with Sherrill expressing confidence after a recent party gathering and Ciattarelli sharing a similar sentiment following a campaign stop at a local diner. As voters head to the polls, the outcomes of these races will not only determine leadership in New York City and New Jersey but also reflect broader political trends as the nation approaches the 2024 elections.
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Early voting is underway Saturday in New York and
New Jersey
with the public casting ballots in the hotly contested races for New York City mayor and New Jersey governor.
The New York State Board of Elections said early voters are given nine days to vote in person prior to Election Day, starting on Oct. 25 and ending Nov. 2. The race to become the next mayor of the Big Apple is drawing national attention.
On Friday, Democrat mayoral nominee and frontrunner
Zohran Mamdani
scored an endorsement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. Earlier this week, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent mayoral candidate, was formally endorsed by current New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
“Tomorrow, I vote on the first day of early voting,” Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa said Friday on “The Will Cain Show.” “That should put a nail into the coffin for anybody who thinks I’m dropping out.”
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Sliwa has been facing pressure to drop out of the race to boost the chances of Cuomo defeating Mamdani.
Meanwhile, the New Jersey Division of Elections said every county in the state “will designate in-person early voting locations that will be open Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025 (the in-person early voting period).
“In 2021, historic legislation established in-person early voting in New Jersey. This law makes our state even more voter-friendly and strengthens our democracy by expanding opportunities to exercise your right to vote.”
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In the Garden State,
Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli
are competing for the governorship. Current Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy leaves office in January.
“Our polling’s looking good. I think we’re feeling really good right now,” Sherrill touted as she
spoke with Fox News Digital
after headlining a major party gathering this week in this northern New Jersey township.
“I think we’re in a great position,” Ciattarelli also said in a Fox News interview after a campaign stop at a diner in Linden, New Jersey.
Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
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