Last Day for Early Voting in NYC Mayoral, NJ Gubernatorial Races

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Last Day for Early Voting in NYC Mayoral, NJ Gubernatorial Races

As the last day for early voting approaches, New Yorkers are gearing up to participate in critical local and gubernatorial races. In-person early voting in New York State concludes today, with significant attention focused on the mayoral race in New York City.

Key Facts About Early Voting in NYC

According to the NYC Board of Elections, over 584,000 voters have cast their ballots across the five boroughs. Brooklyn leads the boroughs with nearly 190,000 early votes. Polling places in New York City are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

Mayoral Race Highlights

Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani recently received support from NY Attorney General Letitia James.
Rev. Al Sharpton hosted a campaign event for Mamdani, though he has not officially endorsed the candidate.
Mamdani aims to mobilize over 100,000 volunteers to knock on doors, targeting a New York State record of 200,000 door knocks in a single day.
Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo faces backlash following sexual harassment allegations from his time in office.
Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa continues to campaign vigorously despite pressure to withdraw.

New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

Today also marks the last opportunity for early voting in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. Polling hours in the state extend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are actively campaigning across various counties.
Sherrill was seen campaigning with former President Barack Obama in Newark, emphasizing her connection with the electorate.
Ciattarelli criticized the significance of Obama’s endorsement, asserting it won’t sway voters.

Current Polling Insights

Recent polling data from Atlas Intel shows a very close race, with Sherrill leading Ciattarelli by a narrow margin of 50% to 49%. As candidates push to mobilize their supporters, today’s early voting is crucial.