Mamdani celebrates victory in 'reborn' New York City

The economy is the biggest issue for Virginia voters, according to an exit poll analysis by ABC News.

Most Virginia voters said federal government cuts are affecting their finances. Most voters said Virginia’s economy is doing well, but few said their personal finances are improving.

Many voters in Virginia are employed or were previously employed by the federal government or as a federal contractor -- many of whom are currently furloughed.

-ABC News' Emily Guskin

An official at the Democratic Governors Association told ABC News that the group is encouraged by day-of turnout trends in New Jersey and Virginia, and say they believe the races breaking in their favor boil down to this central messaging difference.

"Biggest contrast in both races is that Dems hammered a message on the economy and never lost focus on affordability and their own positive plans to lower costs, while the GOP candidates refused to distance themselves from Trump even when he was doing a ton of damage to the local economy like DOGE in VA and the Gateway tunnel in NJ," the official said.

-ABC News' Brittany Shepherd

New York City's Board of Elections released new vote tallies as of 6 p.m., and they show the historic turnout continues to grow.

Over 1.7 million votes have been cast, according to the BOE. Of those votes, 1.01 million were cast Tuesday, according to the data.

Turnout has already surpassed a 20-year high.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer dodged a question by a reporter who asked if he voted for Mamdani or Cuomo in the election.

"Look I voted, and I Iook forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City," he said before taking another question.

Schumer has not publicly supported Mamdani since he won the Democratic primary in June.

-ABC News' Lauren Peller