With less than two months out to Election Day, this year's elections -- ranging from hot-button mayoral and gubernatorial contests to a vote over new congressional maps -- are set to ramp up as candidates begin to make their final pitches to voters. And even without presidential candidates on the ballot, a few elections this fall could serve as bellwethers over how Americans feel about the second Donald Trump administration or the future of the Democratic Party. Here are some of the key races to watch: New York's mayoral race made headlines after a relative newcomer won the crowded Democratic primary in June -- and in some ways represents the struggle between the progressive and moderate wings of the party as it attempts to course-correct after losses in 2024. State Assemblyman Zohran Mamd

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