Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win

Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.

Republicans sue over passage of California's Prop. 50

A group of California Republicans on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the passage of Prop. 50, alleging the redrawing of the congressional districts to favor Democrats is unconstitutional as they say it increases the power of one racial group – Latinos – over the others. 

Santa Clara County's Measure A sales-tax passes

Voters approved a sales-tax measure in Santa Clara County on Tuesday; 57% said yes to the increase, and it only needed a simple majority.

Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority

All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.

Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC’s next mayor: When he takes office and what comes next

Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.

Election Results: Prop. 50 approved by California voters, allowing for congressional redistricting

The proposed redraw of the state’s Congressional districts is expected to add as many as five Democratic-held seats in Congress in time for the 2026 midterms, while leaving as few as four Republican-held seats across California.

2025 election for NYC mayor, NJ governor: Live updates

Follow FOX 5 NY for live updates on the 2025 New York City mayoral race and the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race.

2025 election results: Democrats score wins for governor, mayor

Today’s election results could signal the nation’s political direction – from governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia to New York City’s high-profile mayoral contest. Here are the results.

Bay Area counties report high voter turnout on election day
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Voter turnout on election day appeared to be strong -- with some predictions of 50% to 60% of registered voters expected to cast ballots in the special election,

Live 2025 Election Results: Santa Clara County Measure A, other Bay Area races

In addition to Prop. 50, some Bay Area residents are voting on Measure A in Santa Clara County and Measure B in Alameda County. We'll have live results here as polls close.

Live Results: California Prop. 50 Special Election

Tuesday is Election Day for California – the primary measure on the ballot: Proposition 50, the measure to redraw California's congressional map.

Prop. 50: Californians head to polls to decide fate of redrawing congressional map

California voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure that would redraw the state’s congressional map and potentially shift five U.S. House seats to Democrats.

Election Day 2025: Final polls for New York City mayor

It's Election Day in NYC, and here's where the final polls stand in the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.

November 4 Election Day 2025: What you need to know

Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.

California to deploy its own election monitors of Prop 50 voting sites

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that the state will send its own observers to monitor federal election monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice during next week’s special election on Proposition 50.

Newsom confirms he may run for president in 2028

California Governor Gavin Newsom has offered the most definitive response yet on his plans for a potential run for the White House in 2028.