This is what happens when we mobilize, organize, and unite behind ideals that help make New York better for us all!

What we know so far, 8:30pm —Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG. —Also means Dems take VA trifecta. —Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov. —Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia. —JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati. —Last GOPer in Orlando council gone. —PA: Dem justices up big so far.

2 MILLION VOTES: NYC! All before 9 p.m. More of our election coverage can be found here at thecity.nyc

BREAKING: NBC News projects: Ghazala Hashmi (D) wins Virginia Lieutenant Governor. Democrat Gain.

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist whose meteoric rise captivated NewYorkCity, beat out former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to become city's next mayor, NBC News projects.

New Jerseyans have elected Mikie Sherrill the next Governor of New Jersey! The @NJAFLCIO and NJ union members worked hard to elect this strong champion of workers’ rights and unwavering fighter for working families.

"Canvassing for a socialist in hostile “Trump territory” is no easy task. But we believe that Zohran’s style of politics can resonate across the city, including in the often forgotten neighborhoods of southern Brooklyn."

Today is the day! Have you voted yet? If you have, text your friends about their voting plans! If you haven’t, get out there today and vote! We’re so proud to support @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for NYC Mayor.

This afternoon I'll be in Sheepshead Bay with @surjnyc.bsky.social asking Zohran voters to text three friends to get to the polls; tonight's our watch party; and tomorrow I fly to Tucson for the @littranslate.bsky.social conference, where our @nwu.org translators crew will be organizing 4 events! ❤️‍🔥

📢 Election Day is finally here, NYC! While you may know who you’re voting for, are you all set on the six ballot questions? If not, we have a guide that breaks down each measure: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/b...

Today is only the beginning. Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.

Tomorrow is Election Day, and across the country, millions of working people will be voting to fight back and make sure working people have a say in the future of this country - not just the billionaires and CEOs. Have you made a plan to vote? https://www.vote.org/

Tomorrow is the big day! Visit cit.ac/vote to find your voting site, learn who we've endorsed, and more!

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! It’s our last chance to make our voices heard and advocate for the city we want to see. Make sure to get out and vote if you haven’t already!

We’ve built something extraordinary together. But we can’t stop now. Sign up for your final canvassing and phonebank shifts: zohranfornyc.com/gotv

💪UPDATED: Immigrant Protestors in NY Immigrants have a deep history of engaging in protest to fight for our liberation. Ensure you know your rights & approach protesting safely, especially during these unprecedented times. To download the full guide in English & Spanish, visit: weprotectusny.org

4 MORE DAYS! No matter where you are, you can make dials with us to talk to voters in NYC. Join in!

Don’t let the election scare you this Halloween weekend! Join us in getting out the vote in South Brooklyn!

It shouldn’t take nearly a DECADE to fire a killer cop – officer Wayne Isaacs should’ve been fired when he killed unarmed #DelrawnSmall in front of his baby years ago. Isaacs’ discipline trial is FINALLY scheduled for 11/19. We need YOU to pack the court in support of Delrawn’s family!

ONE WEEK LEFT - Ready to build for the world we need in NYC by electing Zohran and to block MAGA in Virginia? Join us to talk to voters from anywhere in the country!

🗳️If you're like us, you've been hearing conflicting information on how to vote on the ballot props this year. We put together a guide that lets you know the pros and cons of each over at jfrej.org/ballot. 📋Already voted? Help us elect Mayor Mamdani! jfrej.org/field

Six days left and a whole lotta doors to knock. Let's get it: zohranfornyc.com/gotv

Alt text: a multi-generational group of 17 white people, gathered outdoors to canvass for Zohran, pose for a group photo. Many wear colorful, custom-made shirts that say "Showing Up for Zohran" (a play on the org's name). In the center is a woman whose shirt says "Vote your hopes, not your fears."

Join the SURJ Immigration Justice Working Group for a screening and discussion of the documentary Severed. We will gather via Zoom and in-person at Recirculation on November 7th at 7pm. Masks are required for in-person attendees. Please RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📣 Join Dignity Not Detention at our biweekly phone zaps to demand New York State elected officials call a special session of the legislature to pass Dignity Not Detention -- and New York for All!!!📣 Stop our state's complicity in ICE detention! bit.ly/DNDFallZaps

🌟 Next phone zap for Dignity Not Detention is Tuesday, October 28, 1-2 pm. We'll continue our zaps every other week until at least early December. 💻 Register here: bit.ly/DNDFallZaps

@salazarsenate.bsky.social is right: "if we fail as lawmakers to match our words with action, we're giving ICE the green light to continue to escalate." Join our phone zap 10/28 to tell lawmakers NY needs #DignityNotDetention & #NY4All now! [link in next post] www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...

Only SIX more opportunities to canvass with us for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ! Help us get him to the finish line and show the billionaires what policies NYers really want! Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8...

I'm attending “Showing Up for Zohran: Canvass with @surjnyc.bsky.social!” ➡️ Saturday afternoon, Oct 25, in Sheepshead Bay ⬅️ Sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8...

🚨6 YEARS, NO JUSTICE 🚨 Tomorrow, Oct 16th @ 12pm, join the family of #AllanFeliz at 1 Police Plaza as they announce next steps in their fight to #FireJonathanRivera, ahead of the 6 year anniversary of Allan’s death at the hands of NYPD. 📢

Washington’s cuts put 70 NY hospitals at risk of shutting their doors, leaving families w/ot care. The New York Health Act meets this crisis head-on. It protects our hospitals, keeps care local, & guarantees you choose your doc + hospital—not an insurance bureaucrat. Pass the New York Health Act.

🚨ALL OUT FOR #AllanFeliz! To commemorate the 6th anniversary of Allan’s murder by NYPD, join Allan’s family at 1 Police Plaza on THURSDAY Oct. 16th at 12pm to call out @NYPDPC’s shameful refusal to #FireJonathanRivera & hear the family’s next steps in their fight for accountability!

TONIGHT @ 7:00pm: Our Time Has Come Rally Livestream on IG + YouTube Feat. Attorney General Tish James Rep. Nydia Velázquez Rep. Adriano Espaillat CM Chi Ossé @kristengonzalez.bsky.social Lina Khan Natasha Cloud The Kid Mero MC'd by @gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social

What motivates SURJ NYC members to canvass for Zohran Mamdani? “[It’s] good to connect with a pocket of NYC I don't know and work toward keeping the city workable for the people who live here.” - SURJ NYC canvasser Show up for Zohran: canvasses every Saturday! Link: www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8...

White people: Are you a Mamdani fan living in southern Brooklyn? Having a hard time finding community in your neighborhood? Join the good folks of @surjnyc.bsky.social as we show up for Zohran this Saturday in Sheepshead Bay! Free snacks! 😻

#AllanFeliz was a beloved father, brother, son & friend until NYPD Lt. Rivera shot + killed him in 2019. After 6 years of fighting for the bare minimum, the Feliz family is outraged that Lt. Rivera is still a cop, despite the NYPD's own discipline judge finding him guilty. SHAME!

New Yorkers won't just be electing a new mayor come November. Six measures that could ultimately amend the state’s constitution and revise the city charter will also be on the ballot. Learn more about them here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/b...

Join us and sign up via www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8... !

✊ New Yorkers will not stand idly by as ICE operates in the heart of our city, kidnapping New Yorkers and separating them from their loved ones and community. #ICEOutOfNY

New Yorkers stop their march in front of 26 Federal Plaza to observe a moment of silence for all in our immigrant communities disappeared, killed and currently suffering at the hands of ICE. We’re united in demanding an end to these abuses. #ICEOutOfNY

Close to 75 NYers including clergy & elected officials were arrested last week fighting back against ICE's abuses. They sent a clear message: ICE abuses must stop. On 9/25, we continue that drumbeat. Join us on 9/25 at Foley Square, 6pm, to raise our voices in defense of our communities and rights.

😎 A crew of us from @surjnyc.bsky.social turned out today for Zohran, knocking doors in Sheepshead Bay to reach voters in areas his campaign isn't covering. ❤️‍🔥 If you want to #ShowUp4Zohran with us, we'll be out every Saturday from now till Election Day! ✍️ Sign up here: mobilize.us/s/B4Jiml/o

5) This article doesn't name the bill, but the Dignity Not Detention Act, if passed, would get our state out of the business of ICE detention. Here is a script to call NY State leaders and your reps, demanding a special legislative session to pass DND! Call now! ☎️ sites.google.com/view/dignity...

"The Niagara County jail started holding ICE detainees in mid-April, but [county legislator Carla Speranza] didn’t realize it was happening until June."

"Montgomery County legislator Maria Kowalczyk, a Democrat, ... said she was not aware the [county] jail was housing people for ICE until New York Focus reached out to her for comment."

4) County decisions to detain people for ICE are anything but democratic. Sheriffs decide, and county lawmakers often don't learn that a contract has been signed until months after detentions have begun.

"Orange County has historically brought in millions of dollars annually by holding ICE detainees, helping cover total jail costs of about $78 million this fiscal year, according to the county budget. Across the rest of [NY], the money generally makes up a relatively small portion of jail budgets."

3) The amount of money counties get for detaining immigrants varies widely, but money is always a factor. For instance, ICE pays Allegany County $95 per person per day, while Nassau gets $195.

2) Not every county detention agreement is directly with ICE. Some are with the US Marshals Service but allow ICE to use county jail space. "Both types of agreements typically require the jails to guarantee that they will keep a certain number of beds available for ICE or US Marshals detainees."

Note that this churn is not visible if all you look at are the data on average daily population of detention sites. ⬇️ tracreports.org/immigration/...