A new Quinnipiac poll shows Zohran Mamdani dominating the New York City mayoral race with 45%, even as Jewish voters reject him over his anti-Israel views and rally behind Mayor Eric Adams.
A fresh Quinnipiac University poll has shaken up the New York City mayoral race: Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds a commanding 22-point lead in the four-way contest.
The numbers show Mamdani at 45%, far ahead of Andrew Cuomo (23%), Curtis Sliwa (15%), and incumbent Eric Adams (12%).
But the poll also reveals a stark divide: while Mamdani enjoys strong citywide backing, three-fourths of Jewish voters disapprove of him. Among Jewish New Yorkers, Adams dominates with 42%, double Mamdani’s 21%, followed by Cuomo at 20%.
Adams remains popular in the Jewish community, where he enjoys a 58% approval rating, even as his citywide rating plummets to just 28% approval against 66% disapproval.
Mamdani’s rise has been shadowed by his anti-Israel controversies. He drew outrage for refusing to condemn the slogan “globalize the intifada” and for publicly criticizing Israel just one day after the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023.
Meanwhile, political intrigue deepens: reports suggest President Donald Trump offered Adams a role in his administration to bolster Cuomo’s campaign. But Adams insists he’s staying in the race, brushing off speculation of withdrawal.
The poll underscores a dramatic tension in NYC politics: a surging progressive candidate leading overall, while alienating a key voting bloc that could still play a decisive role in November.
