What's on the ballot in the first general election since Donald Trump became president
WASHINGTON -- One year after Donald Trump retook the White House and set into motion a dramatic expansion of executive power, the Republican president figures prominently in state and local elections.
The results of those contests - the first general election of Trump's second term - will be heralded by the victors as either a major repudiation or resounding stamp of approval of his second-term agenda. That's especially true in high-profile races for Virginia and New Jersey governor, New York City mayor and a California proposition to redraw its congressional district boundaries.
More than half of the states will hold contests on Tuesday. Here's a look at results from some of the major statewide and local races on the ballot:
ABC News projects Mamdani will win NYC mayoral race
ABC News projects Democrat Zohran Mamdani will win the New York City mayoral race.
ABC News projects Spanberger will win Virginia governor's race
ABC News projects Democrat Abigail Spanberger will win the Virginia governor's race, based on an analysis of the vote.
ABC News projects Sherrill will win NJ governor race
The winner will replace outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, who initially sought renomination as a Democrat. After losing the primary Adams opted to run as an independent, but dropped out of the race in September and eventually endorsed Cuomo. In February, the Trump Justice Department asked a court to drop corruption charges against Adams because the case impeded Trump's " immigration objectives." Trump later said he'd like to see both Adams and Sliwa drop out of the race in an effort to defeat Mamdani.
California Proposition 50
California Proposition 50 will pass, ABC News projects based upon analysis of the exit polls.
Prop. 50 put the power of California's Congressional district lines in the hands of voters. Republicans are calling it a Democratic power grab, while Democrats say it's necessary to fight Republican redistricting in Texas.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Control of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will be at stake when voters cast Yes or No votes on whether to retain three justices from the high court's 5-2 Democratic majority.
Partisan control of the court could have major implications for the 2028 presidential race, since justices might be asked to rule on election disputes, as they did in 2020. Spending on Tuesday's contests is on track to exceed $15 million as Republicans have campaigned to end the majority and Democrats have responded.
If all three justices are ousted, a deadlock in the confirmation process to replace them could result in a court tied at 2-2. An election to fill any vacant seats for full 10-year terms would be held in 2027.
Other notable contests
VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Republican incumbent Jason Miyares seeks a second term against Democrat Jay Jones. Much of the fall campaign has focused on text messages suggesting violence against political rivals that Jones sent in 2022.
TEXAS-18: Sixteen candidates hope to fill a vacant congressional seat previously held by the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.
STATE LEGISLATURES: Control of the Minnesota Senate and Virginia House of Delegates is at stake, while New Jersey Democrats defend their 52-28 General Assembly majority.
BALLOT MEASURES: Maine voters will decide statewide questions on voting and a "red flag" law aimed at preventing gun violence. Texas' 17 ballot measures include constitutional amendments on parental rights and limiting voting to U.S. citizens. Colorado and Washington also have statewide measures on the ballot.
MAYORS: Detroit, Pittsburgh, Jersey City and Buffalo will elect new mayors, while incumbents in Atlanta, Minneapolis and Cincinnati seek another term.
