A recent Emerson College Polling survey conducted April 5-6 among 850 registered New York City voters reveals that over half of residents—59%—believe the city is on the wrong track, while 43% approve of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s leadership.
The poll shows Mayor Mamdani holds a net approval rating of 26 points among those who voted in the November mayoral election (55% approve, 29% disapprove), compared to a nine-point net positive rating among non-voters (35% approve, 26% disapprove).
Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, provided details in a statement.
Key findings from the survey include:
– 59% of respondents believe New York City is on the wrong track, while 41% think it is headed in the right direction.
– 59% say Mayor Mamdani has been focusing on issues important to them, compared with 41% who feel he has not.
– On specific policies:
Child care: 54% approve of his handling (21% disapprove)
Housing affordability: 49% approve, 25% disapprove
Public safety: 45% approve, 32% disapprove
Voters are most divided on the city budget, with 40% approving and 37% disapproving.
– The New York City economy is rated as poor by 40% of respondents, fair by 38%, good by 16%, and excellent by 3%.
– Policy preferences:
55% believe the state should raise taxes on the wealthy
41% think New York City should better manage its spending
4% support a 5% property tax increase
– 55% of registered voters support a millionaire’s tax, with 20% opposing and 15% undecided.
The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.
