Polls Show Divergent Support in NYC Mayoral Race
Recent polling data indicates that Democratic candidate Zoran Mamdani has a substantial advantage among foreign-born New Yorkers. In contrast, U.S.-born voters in New York City seem to favor former Governor Cuomo.
As per the Patriot Poll, Mamdani captured an impressive 62% of the foreign-born vote, while Cuomo garnered 24% and Republican Curtis Sliwa received 12%.
Cuomo, running as an independent candidate, leads among American-born voters, attracting 40% of their support. Mamdani follows with 32%, and Sliwa trails with 25%.
The findings suggest that Mamdani is still ahead in the overall popular vote. The Democratic Socialist Party stands at 43%, while Cuomo holds a 9-point lead. Sliwa remains well behind, with 19% of the vote.
The poll also highlighted significant challenges for Mamdani, who faces a “severe deficit” among Catholic and Jewish voters. However, he enjoys the highest backing from Muslims, Hindus, and atheists. Interestingly, polls show that the anti-Israel left only secures 30% of the Jewish vote, compared to Cuomo’s 63%.
In Kings County, Mamdani commands a majority of support, while Cuomo and Sliwa find their strongest bases on Staten Island.
The mayoral election is set for November 4th.
Patriot Polling describes itself as a nonpartisan organization founded by high school students in 2022.
