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... The statewide finding marks a new peak for Mamdani's standing since he emerged as a leading figure in city politics, offering an early glimpse of how New Yorkers beyond the five boroughs are assessing his work as mayor.
Why It Matters

The trend also followed a series of 2025 polls that showed Mamdani leading the New York City mayoral race and consolidating support among younger voters, setting the stage for his subsequent general election victory and early term agenda on affordability.
What To Know

According to the poll, Mamdani's favorability rating is 48 percent versus a 32 percent unfavorable rating. Mamdani's favorability rating in December was 46 percent versus a 31 percent unfavorable rating. ...