The election is widely seen as a test for the future of the Democratic Party — even with Andrew Cuomo running as an independent.

President Trump made his most overt endorsement yet of Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race — saying that New Yorkers “must vote for” the disgraced former governor to defeat

Odd-year elections don't get much attention, but there is no shortage of big decisions voters will be making on Nov. 4

New York City residents began heading to the polls on Tuesday morning as the city selects a new mayor. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

The president backed Cuomo, who is running as an independent against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, instead of Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.

The president had already offered tepid support in a CBS News interview aired on Monday, but doubled down just before the general election.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s Jewish community — the largest in the United States — abounds with anxiety and friction a day ahead of an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor.