Morning news brief Democrats win gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, California voters approve a new congressional map. A Martínez
Democrats win governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia Among the first statewide votes since President Trump returned for a second term, two Democrats have won the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. Margaret Barthel
Zohran Mamdani wins historic New York City mayoral race Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, will be the next mayor of New York City. NPR's A Martinez speaks to WNYC'S Brigid Bergin about the race that energized young voters and the challenges he faces. Brigid Bergin
Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration's campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people. The Associated Press
Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City The 34-year-old, Ugandan-born democratic socialist defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an Independent, in Tuesday's election, according to a race call by the Associated Press. Brian Mann
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor. Rachel Treisman
Ethics concerns surface from Bruce Harrell’s time as Seattle City Council president Emails recently obtained by KUOW show that during his time as the Seattle City Council president, Mayor Bruce Harrell directed his staff to perform administrative tasks for the Royal Esquire Club — whose board he chaired at the time — potentially violating city ethics rules. Ashley Hiruko
Seattle-area election results: Wilson widens lead over Harrell Tuesday, Nov. 4 is the 2025 general election for several key races in the Seattle area. Check in here to see updated results as more ballots are counted each day. KUOW Staff
Pennsylvania SCOTUS election draws national attention In Pennsylvania, state Supreme Court justices are elected by voters who get to decide every 10 years whether they keep their jobs.
Why the DOJ's cases against Trump for election interference never came to a jury Injustice authors Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis say following Jan. 6, the cases against the former president were stymied by the FBI's desire to preserve its independence from politics. Dave Davies