US election: What time do polls close in New York, NJ, California, Virginia and when to expect exit poll results

The United States is witnessing one of the biggest political tests for Republican President Donald Trump, as this election serves as the first major assessment of his leadership since he took office. A mayoral election in New York City and California and Governor election in Virginia and New Jersey. Polling is underway, but when do voting hours end, and when can we expect the first exit poll results?

In New York City, which is voting to elect its mayor, the polls close at 9 pm Eastern time (7:30 am India time). In New Jersey, polls will close at 8 pm Eastern (6:30 am India time), and like in New York, results are expected to start coming in soon after. The state has until December 4 to officially certify the results.

In Virginia, polling have closed at 7 pm Eastern time (5:30 am India time) and in California, polls close at 11 pm Eastern (9:30 am India time).

Results to all states will be available as soon as the polls close. Some US election exit poll results have started coming in. Most US election exit polls indicate that voters in four states are dissatisfied with the Trump administration and concerned about the direction of the Republican government.

New York City mayoral election

The polling has closed in the New York City mayoral election. As per the latest projection, Zohran Mamdani is on the track to win the mayoral race against Independent candidate and former NYC Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Latest: According to the US media reports, Zohran Mamdani has won the New York mayoral race against Andrew Cuomo to become first Indian-American Muslim mayor of the city.

Virginia Governor race

According to the latest reports, Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the governor’s race in the state – becoming the first female governor of the state. She has defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.

Spanberger will succeed Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, who is not allowed to run for a second consecutive term. The results for Virginia have not been declared, officially yet.

New Jersey Governor race

In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill has won the Governor's race, defeating Trump-backed Republican rival Jack Ciattarelli.

"We here in New Jersey are bound to fight for a different future for our children. We see how clearly important liberty is. We know that no one in our great state is safe when our neighbours are targeted, ignoring the law and the Constitution,” Sherrill told her supporters.

Pittsburgh Mayoral race

In Pittsburgh – a city in Pennsylvania – Democrat Corey O’Connor has won the race for Pittsburgh mayor, defeating 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.

Cincinnati Mayoral election

Cincinnati mayoral election is nearing its conclusion with projections pointing towards a Democratic rule in the mayor category.

In Cincinnati mayoral race, Democrat Aftab Pureval has won against Vice President JD Vance's half brother Cory Bowman. Aftab Pureval was first elected mayor in 2021. In May, Aftab Pureval won all-party municipal primary with more than 80 per cent votes.

Massachusetts Mayor polls

Incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu, running unopposed, has secured a second term in Boston, the Democratic stronghold and capital of Massachusetts.