Despite everything: Zohran Mamdani's ratings rise in New York

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues to enjoy broad public support in the city, despite sharp criticism of his positions regarding Israel and the ongoing tension between him and segments of the Jewish community. A new poll by the Siena College Research Institute found that 69% of voters in the city hold a favorable view of Mamdani, compared to only 24% who hold an unfavorable view. This marks a new record for the mayor.

The data is particularly notable among young voters. Among those aged 18 to 34, 72% hold a favorable view of the mayor, while only 21% hold an unfavorable view, resulting in a positive balance of 51 points. In January, the gap in this group stood at 35 points, indicating that Mamdani continues to strengthen his standing among the younger generation. An even sharper shift was recorded among Black voters in New York State. In the current poll, 78% of them expressed a favorable view toward Mamdani, compared to only 15% who expressed an unfavorable view, a balance of 63 points. In September 2025, the situation was the opposite, with a negative balance of eight points.

On the other hand, the divide with the Jewish public remains deep. Among Jewish voters in New York State, 66% hold an unfavorable view of Mamdani, while only 26% hold a favorable view. This figure illustrates that his attitude toward Israel remains a significant point of contention, even as his support among other key groups continues to strengthen.

In the statewide poll, Mamdani receives a favorable rating from 47% of likely voters, compared to 44% who hold an unfavorable view. Siena surveyed 811 likely voters in New York State between August 3 and August 6, with a margin of error of 4.2 percentage points.