Here’s what residents in Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York City, Georgia, New Jersey, Michigan, and Minnesota need to know and how to track the results, as per multiple reports.
New York City Mayoral Race
New Yorkers have just days to cast their votes in a tightly contested mayoral race featuring Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, former governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa, as per the FOX 5 NY report. Early voting ran from Saturday, October 25, through Sunday, November 2, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day, as per the report.
Voters can track results in real time through news outlets like FOX 5 NY’s election results page once polls close.
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Texas Elections
Texans will weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the state Constitution alongside local and special elections, as per the LNO report. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and counties offering vote centers allow residents to vote at any location within their county.
Voters must present one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID, including a Texas driver’s license or US passport, or submit a Reasonable Impediment Declaration with an alternative form of identification. Election information is available at VoteTexas.gov
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Pennsylvania Races
Across Pennsylvania, voters will fill municipal offices and statewide judicial roles, including vacancies on the Commonwealth and Superior Courts and deciding whether to retain three Supreme Court justices, as per the Pennlive report. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., and the last day to register was October 20.
New Jersey Elections
In New Jersey, voters will select all 80 members of the state Assembly, with Democrats currently holding a 52-28 majority, as well as state legislative seats and local offices, as per the Mycentraljersey report. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans, but independent voters make up more than a third of the electorate. Local races, including county commissions, municipal boards, and school districts, will directly impact residents’ daily lives, from road maintenance to property taxes. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Michigan Voting
Michigan voters can check their ballots by county, jurisdiction, and precinct on the state Department of State website. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and absentee ballot requests must be submitted by Friday, October 31. Completed ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Minnesota Elections
Minnesota residents must ensure they are registered before voting, either online, by mail, or at their polling place on Election Day. Polling locations generally open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., though some may open later.
Key races include Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey seeking a third term against challengers Omar Fateh, Rev. Dewayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton, as per the CBS news report. St. Paul voters will also consider two ballot questions affecting city fines and public school funding, along side dozens of local school district referendums seeking funding for infrastructure and programs.
Tracking Results
Voters can follow election results in real time through local media outlets, official state and city election websites, or dedicated results pages such as WCCO in Minnesota and even FOX 5 NY will be tracking election results for the 2025 New York City mayoral race, 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race, and other key local elections, as per the FOX 5 NY report.
FAQs
When is Election Day 2025?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Polling hours vary by state but generally fall between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m, as per reports.
Can I vote early?
Yes. Many states, including New York City, offer early voting. For NYC, early voting ran from October 25 through November 2, as per reports.