New York Mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg thanks supporters at the Sheraton New York Hotel Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 after he was declared mayor of New York. Far right is talk show host Jimmy Fallon.(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

New York Mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg thanks supporters at the Sheraton New York Hotel Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 after he was declared mayor of New York. Far right is talk show host Jimmy Fallon.(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

New York Mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg walks on the stage at the Sheraton New York Hotel Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 to address supporters after he beat his opponent. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg addresses supporters at the Sheraton New York Hotel Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 after he beat his opponent. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Democratic mayoral candidate Bill Thompson gestures during his concession speech Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to portray his narrow third term win as part of a national backlash against incumbents.

Bloomberg says his five-point victory over Democrat William Thompson Jr. wasn't about voter resentment over the way he overturned term limits last year.

He told reporters Wednesday that voters are upset about the economy. He pointed to other elections Tuesday as proof.

New Jersey's governor was unseated by his GOP challenger and Virginia voters elected a Republican to succeed their Democratic governor.

Meanwhile, Westchester County's executive lost his bid for a fourth term. And a Long Island incumbent county executive was in danger of being unseated — the race was still too close to call Wednesday.