The president backed Cuomo, who is running as an independent against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, instead of Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.

On Tuesday, voters in the five boroughs are heading to the polls to cast their votes in a closely watched race for New York City mayor. With this in mind, NBC New York compiled a guide on what you need to know about Election Day 2025 in New York.

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leads in polls, with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo looking to pick up support before the Nov. 4 general election.

President Trump urged New Yorkers to vote for former governor Andrew Cuomo as a way to block mayoral frontrunner, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani. Races for governor in two blue states – New Jersey and Virginia – will also be decided tomorrow.

The democratic socialist is canvassing in Astoria, Queens after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise.

Former President Obama went out to campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia. Also, a closely-watched mayoral election in New York City will be decided tomorrow.

Election Day 2025 may also give the United States some big hints about how next year’s midterms might go. With House Republicans defending the narrowest of majorities next year, both parties are watching closely to see what to glean about the electorate from returns on Tuesday,