A fresh Quinnipiac University survey shows Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani opening up a decisive advantage in the four-way contest for New York City mayor. He is now ahead by 22 points, despite widespread opposition from Jewish voters, three-quarters of whom disapprove of him because of his outspoken anti-Israel record.
According to the poll, which questioned likely voters across the city, Mamdani currently secures 45% support. Trailing him is Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York running as an independent, who stands at 23%. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa receives 15%, while incumbent mayor Eric Adams, also on the ballot as an independent, posts 12%.
Although Mamdani has built a large coalition of backers, the Jewish community is not among them. Among Jewish voters, Adams comes out on top with 42%, more than double Mamdani’s 21%. Cuomo captures 20% in this demographic. Jewish voters also give Adams a favorable rating for his work in office, with 58% approving compared to 40% disapproving—an assessment that contrasts sharply with his overall numbers citywide, where 66% of voters view him negatively against just 28% who approve.
Mamdani’s controversial stance on Israel has been at the center of criticism. He has refused to denounce the slogan “globalize the intifada” and issued condemnations of Israel on October 8, 2023, the day after the Hamas attacks in southern Israel, fueling anger among Jewish voters and others.
Recent reports have indicated that President Donald Trump, in an attempt to strengthen Cuomo’s candidacy, offered Adams a role in the administration.
Just last week, Adams rejected rumors that he might drop out of the race, affirming instead that he intends to seek re-election.
{Matzav.com}
