(MENAFN- Live Mint) The United States is witnessing one of the biggest political tests for Republican President Donald Trump, as this election serves as the first major assessment of his leadership since he took office. A mayoral election in New York City and California and Governor election in Virginia and New Jersey. Polling is underway, but when do voting hours end, and when can we expect the first exit poll results?

In New York City, which is voting to elect its mayor, the polls close at 9 pm Eastern time (7:30 am India time). In New Jersey, polls will close at 8 pm Eastern (6:30 am India time), and like in New York, results are expected to start coming in soon after. The state has until December 4 to officially certify the results.

In Virginia, polling have closed at 7 pm Eastern time (5:30 am India time) and in California, polls close at 11 pm Eastern (9:30 am India time).

Results to all states will be available as soon as the polls close. Some US election exit poll results have started coming in.

Virginia

According to the latest reports, Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the governor's race in the state – becoming the first female governor of the state. She has defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.

Spanberger will succeed Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, who is not allowed to run for a second consecutive term.

More results will be updated as they come

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