From a few to more than 350, children and parents ride together to school as a 'bike bus' In the New Jersey township of Montclair, a group bicycle ride to school has become a weekly community ritual The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
How Spanberger, Sherrill will address high electricity costs after winning elections Electricity prices played a big role in both New Jersey and Virginia. Axios · Nov 5, 2025
Five biggest takeaways from Democrats’ blue tsunami election night that should have Trump worried ELECTION 2025 ANALYSIS: Record voter turnout, a revolt against Trump and DOGE in Virginia, affordability remains a throughline and all should worry Trump, Mike Johnson and the Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. Plus, one tough lesson for Democrats The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
A big blue wave for Democrats, and two paths forward "The Democratic Party is back," declared House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Axios · Nov 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani Tells Trump 'To Turn The Volume Up' As Spanberger, Sherrill Promise 'Pragmatism' And 'Prosperity' In Victory Speeches Zohran Mamdani challenged President Donald Trump in his victory speech, as other winning Democratic candidates, Virginia’s Rep. Abigail Spanberger and New Jersey’s Rep. Mikie Sherrill, vowed economic prosperity for their states. Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025
Election-Day Panic: Gov. Newsom Rebukes ICE Fears and Trump's Unfounded Fraud Claims Gov. Gavin Newsom condemns ICE agents at Dodger Stadium as Trump revives voter fraud claims, raising voter intimidation fears across California and New Jersey. International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025
Democrats have racked up election wins across America – but they would do well not to misread the results Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York and gubernatorial wins in Virginia and New Jersey have given Democrats a night better than they dared hope for The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025
Democrat Zohran Mamdani defeats Cuomo to become New York City's mayor Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City's mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a historic election with over 2 million votes cast. Euronews · Nov 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani's Historic Victory Earns Him Congratulations From Bill Ackman, Bernie Sanders — Trump Wasn't 'On The Ballot,' Says President President Donald Trump blamed GOP losses on his absence from the ballot and the drag of a prolonged federal shutdown as Democrats notched a string of high-profile wins on Tuesday, as Zohran Mamdani captured the New York City mayoralty, Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) won Virginia's governorship and Mikie Sherrill flipped New… Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025
Former Gov. Jim McGreevey and James Solomon advance to runoff in race for Jersey City mayor Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey is going another round in his attempted political comeback, more than two decades after he resigned from office The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Latinos Sour on Trump and GOP as Democrats Sweep Key Elections from Virginia to New Jersey, New York and Cincinnati Democrats celebrated a clean sweep in Tuesday's elections across Virginia, New Jersey, New York City and Cincinnati, powered by a dramatic shift among Latino voters who have turned sharply against Donald Trump's immigration and deportation agenda. Latin Times · Nov 5, 2025
Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in race that suggests Democratic resilience amid Trump’s second term The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025
New Jersey Sticks With a Conventional Democrat Mikie Sherrill will mostly continue business as usual—but with the possibility of some regulatory reform. Reason · Nov 5, 2025
Trump news at a glance: US election day is an early referendum of president as government shutdown drags on Decisive races in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey in US government shutdown’s 35th day – key US politics stories from 4 November 2025 at a glance The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins governor's race in New Jersey - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey’s next governor after defeating Republican former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.
Reason · Nov 4, 2025 New Jersey Cops Took His Guns Because They Were Worried About His Wife's Mental Health Elsid Aliaj says the seizure violated state law and the Second Amendment.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 A New Jersey woman tried to sue a theme park for harassment after kids called her a ‘Karen.’ A court threw the case out The woman was called a “Karen” and a “white b----” by children at the park, according to the suit
International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025 Election Day Tension: Bomb Threats Target New Jersey Polling Places, Prompting Evacuations Bomb threats sent via email to polling sites in Northern New Jersey caused temporary evacuations on Election Day. Officials later confirmed no credible threat, and voting resumed at alternate locations.
Reason · Nov 4, 2025 Election Day What races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia can tell us about the future of housing policy.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Photos of the first general election since Trump’s return Millions of voters are casting ballots Tuesday in U.S. state and local elections. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing governors this year. Read what to watch for on Election Day.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Several New Jersey polling places receive threats similar to ones that disrupted voting last year Law enforcement and election officials in New Jersey have acted swiftly to secure polling places following a series of bomb threats later determined to be unfounded
We Got This Covered · Nov 4, 2025 New Jersey woman’s first date turns into a nightmare when the waiter confirms her fear. Now, she ‘can’t date men anymore’ This is rude and not excusable.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Election Day 2025: What to watch out for in key test for Trump and Democrats The most prominent battles are unfolding in Virginia, New Jersey and New York
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 What to expect as voters test Trump’s sway and party power from New York to California Off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile New York race, could reshape the political map
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 Democrats fight to rebuild in key state races on election day With polls showing signs of recovery after a popularity slump, Tuesday’s results will test whether the party can regain voters’ trust