Early voting has ended in New York City, and the initial numbers show the highest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election.

The BriefNew York City shattered early voting records with more than 735,000 ballots cast, four times the turnout from the 2021 mayoral race — signaling historic enthusiasm ahead of Election Day.Younger voters made up more than half of early ballots,

Key contests include the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races, the New York City mayor race and a California redistricting ballot measure.

In Northampton County, more than 25,000 people have already submitted a mail-in ballot, which is an increase from the last municipal election in 2021.

WDBJ7 Political Analyst Bob Denton said early voting is growing across the Commonwealth with both parties now embracing the practice.

The president spoke highly of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli but did not mention Virginia GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears by name.

President Trump's tele-rally aims to boost Virginia Republican statewide candidates, with GOP defending legislative seats while pursuing governor's mansion.

Candidates for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, and for mayor of New York City, campaigned in the final hours before the Nov. 4 election.