High-profile races are unfolding across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, voters will consider a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.

Check your voter status at the secretary of state’s website. Your ballot must be postmarked on or before Nov. 4 and received by county elections staffers by Wednesday, November 12. You can also drop off a ballot on Election Day at a polling place or an official dropbox.

There are some key races across the country that will help determine if Democrats have a chance at flipping the House in 2026.

Follow along for live updates on the hotly contested New York City mayoral race and gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia

Election Day 2025. CNN is following key elections in the coming hours, including the race for mayor in New York City, the races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, an

Elections in New Jersey, Virginia, California and elsewhere are the first big opportunity since Trump's 2024 victory to gauge voter sentiment.

It's the final push for California's Proposition 50, a ballot measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and other legislative Democrats that aims to redraw the state's congressional districts. On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) sidestepped answering if she is going to retire from Congress after this term, saying she is currently focused on California’s Proposition 50 redistricting effort.