Tanzania's political opposition, which was largely barred from national elections this wee, says hundreds of people have been killed in 3 days of protests.

Voters head to the polls next week in California, Virginia and New Jersey among other states. Senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro explain what they are watching in these elections — and what voters’ choices might say about the political moment.

Find your polling site, check voter ID rules and learn about early voting options with this essential guide to casting your ballot on Election Day 2025.

The election stands as one of the nation’s most closely watched races, with implications for national party strategy and midterms.

Early voting is underway in New York City ahead of election day on November 4, with Zohran Mamdani, who identifies as both a Democrat and a democratic socialist, as the frontrunner in the mayoral election.