WASHINGTON — Election Day 2025 is here, in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia, plus voters in California having their say on the national battle over redistricting.

With midterm elections one year away, the elections could be viewed as early bellwethers for the 2026 battle over control of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.

Here are some of the key races to watch from Tuesday around the country:

New York City Mayor

The nation's biggest city will pick its next mayor in an election that has sparked debate over the future of the Democratic Party.

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assembly member and democratic socialist who with his victory in the New York City primary in June, will take on former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the second time. Cuo

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