NYC Mayor Mamdani Hits 48% Approval at 100 Days

New poll shows mixed results for first-term mayor compared to predecessor

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:52pm

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A new Marist Poll survey shows that just under half (48%) of New York City residents approve of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's job performance after his first 100 days in office, trailing his predecessor Eric Adams' 61% approval rating at a similar point in 2022. The poll also indicates improving sentiment about the direction of the city, with a majority (56%) saying things are moving in the right direction, up sharply from October 2025.

Why it matters

Mamdani's approval rating provides an early barometer of his leadership and ability to unite the city, which will be crucial as he tackles key issues like affordability and housing that were central to his campaign. The poll results also offer insights into partisan divides and geographic differences in how the mayor is perceived across the five boroughs.

The details

The Marist Poll survey of 1,454 NYC adults from March 26-31 found that 48% approve of Mamdani's job performance, 30% disapprove, and 23% are unsure. This gives him a net positive rating of 18 points. In comparison, Adams had a 61% approval rating about 100 days into his term in 2022. The poll also shows a majority (56%) of New Yorkers now say the city is moving in the right direction, up sharply from 31% in October 2025. Support for Mamdani remains heavily partisan, with 63% of Democrats approving compared to just 25% of Republicans. Geographically, he performs best in Brooklyn and Manhattan, while facing majority disapproval in Staten Island.

  • The Marist Poll survey was conducted from March 26-31, 2026.
  • Mamdani took office as NYC mayor on January 1, 2026.

The players

Zohran Mamdani

The current mayor of New York City, a Democrat who took office on January 1, 2026.

Eric Adams

The previous mayor of New York City, who had a 61% approval rating about 100 days into his term in 2022.

Kathy Hochul

The current governor of New York.

Donald Trump

The current President of the United States.

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The takeaway

While Mamdani has established an early base of support, the poll results suggest he faces challenges in uniting the city and matching the approval ratings of his predecessor. As he tackles key issues like affordability and housing, Mamdani will need to continue building bridges across partisan and geographic divides to solidify his standing with New Yorkers.