US Election Results 2025 LIVE: Barack Obama congratulates Democratic candidates, says ‘future looks a little brighter’

US President, in his first public appearance since the election of Zohran Mamdani, did not mention the latter at all. On the other hand, US VP J D Vance said “it’s idiotic to overreact to a couple of elections in blue states,” as per a report in CNN.

US President Donald Trump has blamed the ongoing government shutdown for Democrats’ sweeping electoral wins, pressuring Republicans to abandon the filibuster in order to reopen federal agencies and pass new crackdowns on mail-in voting. (Bloomberg)

Mamdani, a Democrat, received 50.4% of the votes, while former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running on an independent line after his loss to Mamdani in the primary, garnered 41.6% with more than 90% of the vote counted. Republican Curtis Sliwa got 7.1%. (Bloomberg)

The opposition leader in Ugandan Parliament sees the Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York mayoral race as an inspiring political shift but somehow too distant for many Africans at home.

“It’s a big encouragement even to us here in Uganda that it’s possible,” said Joel Ssenyonyi, who represents an area of the Ugandan capital of Kampala. “But we have a long way to get there.” (AP)

Gavin Newsom has led a successful campaign in California, ensuring Proposition 50 is approved by the electorate. This comes amid sustained pressure and criticism of the California Guv by Trump and other MAGA loyalists. This win may solidify his position as the man who can challenge the Republican dominance in Washington DC in 2028.

Israel's diaspora minister on Wednesday slammed New York's leftist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a "Hamas supporter" and called on the city's Jews to move to Israel following his victory.

"The city that once stood as a symbol of global freedom has handed over its keys to a Hamas supporter," right-wing Minister of Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, wrote on X.

The New York City Board of Elections informed that voter turnout in the mayoral election has exceeded 2 million for the first time in over thirty years, ANI reported.

Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey governor's office with campaigns primarily centred on the economy, public safety, and healthcare.

Ex-Representative Abigail Spanberger will become Virginia's next governor and its first female chief executive.

In a post on Truth Social, the US President wrote, “TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT, according to Pollsters."

Democratic candidate Mamdani secured 50.4% of the vote, whereas former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running independently after losing to Mamdani in the primary polls, received 41.6% with 98% of ballots counted. Republican Curtis Sliwa obtained 7.1%, Bloomberg reported.

"Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up!" Reuters quoted Mamdani during a speech to his supporters on Tuesday night.

Mamdani will be the first Muslim, the first Indian-origin, the first born in Africa, and the youngest one in more than a century when he becomes New York Mayor on January 1. "I am young and I am a Muslim. I refuse to apologise for being a Muslim," Mamdani said in his victory speech.

Zohran Mamdani's mother, the Indian-origin filmmaker Mira Nair, has reacted to her son's victory in the New York mayoral polls. Nair shared Indian filmmaker Zoya Akhtar's Instagram story, captioned, “Zohran, you beauty.”

Former US President congratulated Democratic candidates and wrote in a post on X, “Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.”

After Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoral polls, Trump, in a post on Truth Social, wrote, “…AND SO IT BEGINS!”

“I am young, I am Muslim, I am a democratic socialist and most damning of all I refuse to apologise for any of this”, Zohran Mamdani said.

A Rabbi and supporter of Zohran Mamdani says, "...We celebrate and say congratulations to Mr Mamdani and to New York City...We look forward to a bright and beautiful future. We are going to send a message to the world and show them an example of Jewish people living under a Muslim Mayor in the United States of America. People should learn and see how this can work, this can work in Palestine as well and in many parts of the world..."

"...We celebrate and say congratulations to Mr Mamdani and to New York City. We are delighted to see a person of principles, a person of courage who stood up and, despite all intimidation, expressed his opinions regarding crimes being committed in Palestine. We share the sentiment of Mr Mamdani and we say that all that happened in Palestine, not only in the last two years but the last decades, is criminal. We are embarrassed when all of these crimes in Palestine are being done in our name, supposedly...We all consider Mr Mamdani a friend of the Jewish people as he expressed himself many times why he criticises and condemns the crimes of Israel...We look forward to a bright and beautiful future. We are going to send a message to the world and show them an example of Jewish people living under a Muslim Mayor in the United States of America. People should learn and see how this can work, this can work in Palestine as well and in many parts of the world...

Addressing his supporters after winning New York city mayoral elections, Indian-origin democratic socialist lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani quoted former Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru in his victory speech.

He says, “Standing before you, I’m reminded of Jawahar Lal Nehru’s words. A moment comes but rarely in history when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance. Tonight, New York has done just that. This new era demands clarity, courage, and vision — not excuses. It will be defined by bold leadership and the most ambitious plan yet to confront our city’s cost-of-living crisis.”

“TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,” according to Pollsters," US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations.

Former US President Barack Obama wrote on X: “Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.”

As per US media projections, Zohran Mamdani has become New York City's first Muslim mayor.

Democrat Jay Jones is likely to have won the Virginia attorney general's race, NBC News projects

In a historic moment, Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral election, as per US media projections. Mamdani defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a second time. Also running in the general election was Republican Curtis Sliwa.

Abigail Spanberger, who became Virginia's first woman governor, called on lawmakers and US President Donald Trump to “make real progress” to end the ongoing government shutdown.

“The Virginians, the Americans, who work tirelessly for their fellow citizens, deserve nothing less,” she was quoted by CNN as saying in her victory speech.

Spanberger said “we’re living in a time filled with chaos,” but, “the only way we’re going to solve these problems is by tackling them together — Democrats, Republicans, independents, all of us.”

The shutdown is set to become the longest in history tomorrow, as it is about to stretch into its 36th day.

Zohran Mamdani (49% votes so far) and Andrew Cuomo (41%) are in a neck-and-neck fight in the New York City Mayoral race.

Polls have been closed in several states, including Colorado, Minnesota and New York City.

Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi became the first Muslim American woman elected to statewide office in the US with her victory in the state’s lieutenant governor’s race, NBC News projects.

Polls are now closing in New York City’s mayoral race.

Incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu, who ran unopposed, is expected to win her second term in the Democratic stronghold and capital of the state of Massachusetts.

Democrat Aftab Pureval won re-election to be Cincinnati's mayor, defeating US Vice-President JD Vance's half-brother Cory Bowman, the Associated Press projects. Pureval, Bowman and another candidate, Brian Frank, faced off in an initial race in May. Frank came in third place and was eliminated ahead of November's race.

Democrat Corey O’Connor has won the race for Pittsburgh mayor. He defeated Republican nominee Tony Moreno. O’Connor, the Allegheny County controller, defeated incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary earlier this year. He is the son of former Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O’Connor.

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi is likely to win Virginia lieutenant governor's race.

Second win for Democrats? Mikie Sherrill is projected by CNN to win the New Jersey governor's race.

Democrat candidate Jay C Jones is leading the race for Virginia Attorney General

Democrats have notched their first win of the closely watched elections. Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia Governor polls.

The New York City Board of Elections reportedly stated that about 1.75 million people have already cast votes.

As of 8 pm ET, polls have closed in Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas. However, polls in Pennsylvania's Chester County will remain open until 10 pm ET after a court ordered them to stay open an additional two hours over an error required some voters to cast provisional ballots.

Abigail Spanberger is a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer. She will be elected Virginia’s next governor to become the state’s first female chief executive, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger has wons Virginia governor's race, NBC news reported.

The Spanberger campaign is confident, with the former congresswoman set to address the crowd shortly after a winner of the race for governor is projected in the race.

Polls closed in Virginia at 7 p.m. ET. They're the first statewide polls to close this Election Day.

It’s 7 p.m. ET, and polls are closing in Virginia’s races for governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor.