Midterm elections have officially opened in several parts of the United States today.
Voters in New York are lining up to elect a new mayor, with 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani aiming to become the youngest mayor in a century.
Mamdani is also poised to make history as the first Muslim mayor of New York City if elected.
He faces off against Andrew Cuomo, a former political rival of President Donald Trump, who now endorses Cuomo’s candidacy.
In Virginia and New Jersey, gubernatorial races are heating up with high-profile contenders.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are vying for the governorship in New Jersey.
Meanwhile, Virginia voters are choosing between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, potentially electing the state’s first female governor.
California is witnessing a rare mid-decade redistricting election, where Democrats are attempting to counter Republican efforts to gain strategic advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.
These elections mark a pivotal moment in US politics, with generational, religious, and gender milestones on the line.