NYC Mayor Election Poll: Mamdani maintains lead among Jewish voters, yet concerns linger over his safety plans for NYC
In the 2025 New York City mayoral race, the sentiments of Jewish voters towards Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani's stance on antisemitism and Israel appear to be a mix of concern and support.
Mamdani's vocal criticism of Israel's treatment of Palestinians and his pledge to enforce an ICC warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, if he visits New York City, have raised concerns among some Jewish voters sensitive to Israel-related issues [1]. However, Mamdani's ideological stance has also been described as that of a "pro-Israel moderate," suggesting an attempt to balance his positions within the Democratic Party [2].
A poll conducted by GQR and the New York Solidarity Network (NYSN) surveyed 800 Jewish voters and revealed some key findings. While 58% of Jewish voters worry that New York City would be less safe for Jews if Mamdani were elected mayor, 74% think it would be important for Mamdani to maintain current city funding to all Jewish nonprofit organizations [3]. Furthermore, 85% of those surveyed think it would be important that Mamdani, if elected mayor, maintain a strong police presence in front of synagogues during Jewish high holidays [4].
The poll also showed that 83% think it would be important for Mamdani to increase city-wide efforts to reduce antisemitism in New York City, and 74% think it would be important for Mamdani to maintain current police policy to route anti-Israel protests away from Jewish communities, synagogues, and schools [5].
Interestingly, 37% of the surveyed voters support Mamdani's candidacy, while 25% support Mayor Eric Adams, 21% support former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and 14% support Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa [6].
Despite the concerns, Mamdani's spokesperson Jeffrey Lerner stated that Mamdani holds the support of thousands of Jewish New Yorkers and is committed to meeting with Jewish community leaders and protecting New Yorkers against hate and discrimination [7].
Moreover, 17% of Jewish Mamdani supporters cite his position on Israel, Palestinians, and the War in Gaza as a top-three factor in their decision to vote for him [8]. However, 51% of surveyed Jewish voters said they believe Mamdani is antisemitic [9].
The complex nature of Mamdani’s positions—criticizing Israeli government policies while maintaining some level of pro-Israel moderation—likely results in diverse reactions within the Jewish community, ranging from concern to cautious support or opposition. Detailed public sentiment data specific to Jewish voters on this topic in the 2025 mayoral race is not provided in the search results [1][2].
[1] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/new-york-city-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/ [2] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/nyc-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/ [3] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/new-york-city-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/ [4] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/new-york-city-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/ [5] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/new-york-city-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/ [6] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/new-york-city-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/ [7] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/new-york-city-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/ [8] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/new-york-city-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/ [9] Source: https://www.jewishinsider.com/news/local/new-york-city-mayors-race-zohran-mamdani-leads-among-registered-jewish-voters-poll-shows-278012/
- The general news about the 2025 New York City mayoral race has shown that Jewish voters have mixed sentiments towards Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani's stance on Israel, with some expressing concern due to his criticisms and positions regarding Israel-related issues, while others see him as a pro-Israel moderate.
- The poll conducted by GQR and the New York Solidarity Network revealed that Mamdani's stance on Israel is a top-three factor for 17% of his Jewish supporters, but 51% of surveyed Jewish voters believe he is antisemitic.
- Despite the divisive opinions within the Jewish community, the poll also showed a significant concern among Jewish voters regarding the safety of their community, with 58% worrying that Mamdani's election might make New York City less safe for Jews.
- Additionally, the poll results highlight the importance of maintaining city-wide efforts to reduce antisemitism in New York City, increasing police presence in front of synagogues during Jewish high holidays, and routing anti-Israel protests away from Jewish communities, synagogues, and schools—issues that were emphasized by 83%, 85%, and 74% of the surveyed voters, respectively.
