While Tuesday's elections don't involve the presidency or control of Congress, there are plenty of intriguing statewide and local races and ballot measures to watch.

Now that Mamdani is projected as the winner of the New York City mayoral race, the VIPs - both political and famous - are showing up. New York attorney general Letitia James is here, as is Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez. And Cynthia Nixon, the Sex and the City actor who once ran for governor against Cuomo, is here too.

High-profile races are unfolding across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia.In California, voters will consider a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani is taking on Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in New York City's mayoral election.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani faces former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral election amid threats of federal funding cuts from President Donald Trump.

New York City's Jewish community — the largest in the United States — is abounding with anxiety and friction a day ahead of an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor.