Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to impose a tariff on anyone relocating to his state from New York City after the city’s mayoral election.

“After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,” Abbott posted on X on Monday night, ahead of polls closing on Tuesday to determine New York City’s next mayor in one of the most closely watched elections.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, 34, has been the frontrunner since winning the Democratic primary in June. He faces former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, 67, who is running as an Independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, 71.

As mayor, Mamdani has promised to make the city more affordable, pledging to freeze rent for all stabilized tenants, build more affordable housing,

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