A majority of New York City voters say things are headed in the wrong direction under Mayor Zohran Mamdani— and the dissatisfaction is cutting across key voting blocs.
A new survey from Emerson College and PIX11 found that 59% of registered voters believe the city is on the wrong track, compared to just 41% who say it’s headed in the right direction.
The numbers are especially stark among minority voters.
According to the poll, 68% of Hispanic voters, 64% of Asian voters, and 58% of Black voters say the city is on the wrong track.
White voters were more divided, with 51% saying the city is moving in the right direction and 49% saying it is not.
Economic concerns appear to be a major driver of the pessimism.
Among Hispanic voters, 82% rated the city’s economy as only fair or poor, while 79% of Black voters said the same.
The poll also suggests that many New Yorkers are still making up their minds about Mamdani’s leadership.
Forty-three percent of voters approve of the mayor’s job performance, while 27% disapprove.
A sizable 30% remain neutral or unsure—an unusually large bloc for a mayor this early into his tenure.
That uncertainty mirrors findings from a separate survey conducted by Marist College, which also showed a significant share of voters undecided about the direction of the city under its new leadership.
The early numbers point to a fragile political moment for “Marxist” Mamdani.
More over at The New York Post:
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