4 major election results: NJ, Va. state races, NYC elects democratic socialist Mamdani, Calif. passes Prop 50

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, November 05, 2025

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., (C-L) celebrates with lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Dale Caldwell (C-R) after their win during an election night watch party at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel on Nov. 4, 2025, in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Sherrill defeated Republican assembly member Jack Ciattarelli in a tightly contested race for New Jersey governor. | Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images

While voters in several states and localities went to the polls Tuesday to select new leaders and weigh in on ballot measures, all eyes were on two gubernatorial races, the New York City mayoral race, and a referendum in California that could have an impact on which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives next year.

Last night's results were pleasing for Democrats, who found themselves completely locked out of power in the federal government following the 2024 presidential election last year.

Here are four things to know about Tuesday's election results.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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