New York & New Jersey Early Voting Begins: Mayoral and Gubernatorial Races

Early Voting Commences in New York

• 🗳️ Early voting began in New York with nearly 80,000 registered voters participating on the first day.
• 📊 Manhattan saw the highest turnout with over 24,000 votes, while Staten Island had the lowest with over 6,000.

New York City Mayoral Candidates

• 🎯 The race for New York City mayor features Democratic nominee Zoron Mdani, independent former governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican candidate Curtis Siwa.
• 🗣️ Curtis Siwa cast his ballot, stating it should be the last time he hears he should drop out.
• ⚠️ Andrew Cuomo faced accusations of stoking hate after questioning Mdani's ability to lead, particularly in the context of a 9/11-like event.
• 🕌 Mdani accused Cuomo of only supporting Muslims when convenient, highlighting his own victory in the Democratic primary.

New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

• 📈 Early voting has also started in New Jersey for the gubernatorial election.
• 🏆 Republican Jack Chidarelli expressed confidence in winning against incumbent Phil Murphy.
• ✈️ Democrat Mikie Sherrill campaigned with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, referencing her background as a fighter pilot.

Voting Information

• ⏰ New York polls are open Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• ⏰ New Jersey polls are open Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• 🗓️ Early voting continues through November.