NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Maintains 48% Approval as He Nears 100 Days in Office

New poll shows mixed results for first-term mayor, with strong support in some boroughs but low approval in Staten Island

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:07pm

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According to a new Marist Poll, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a 48% approval rating citywide as he approaches his 100th day in office. The poll also found that Mamdani is perceived as likeable, hardworking, and a unifying force, but is underperforming compared to his predecessor Eric Adams' approval at the same point. Mamdani performs best in Brooklyn and Manhattan, while facing low approval in Staten Island.

Why it matters

Mamdani's approval rating and public perception in his first 100 days will be closely watched as an indicator of his ability to govern effectively and build support across the five boroughs. The poll results highlight some of the key challenges and political dynamics the new mayor is navigating, including partisan divides, regional differences, and comparisons to the previous administration.

The details

The Marist Poll found that 48% of New York City residents approve of Mamdani's job performance, while 30% disapprove and 23% are unsure. This compares to a 61% approval rating for former mayor Eric Adams in the same timeframe. Mamdani is seen as likeable, hardworking, caring, a good leader, and a unifying force, according to the poll. However, he faces higher disapproval among Republicans (63%) and political independents (41%), while enjoying strong support from Democrats (63%). Regionally, Mamdani performs best in Brooklyn and Manhattan, where majorities approve of him, but faces lower approval in the Bronx, Queens, and especially Staten Island, where 57% disapprove of his performance.

  • Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office as mayor of New York City.
  • The Marist Poll was published on April 8, 2026.

The players

Zohran Mamdani

The current mayor of New York City, elected in 2025.

Eric Adams

Mamdani's predecessor as mayor of New York City.

Kathy Hochul

The current governor of New York, who has collaborated with Mayor Mamdani on initiatives like universal child care.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, who met with Mayor Mamdani in the Oval Office in February.

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What’s next

The mayor's office has indicated that Mamdani plans to hold a press conference next week to address the poll results and outline his priorities for the remainder of his first 100 days in office.

The takeaway

Mayor Mamdani's mixed approval ratings in his first 100 days highlight the political challenges of governing a diverse city like New York, where regional and partisan divides can complicate a mayor's agenda. While he enjoys strong support from Democrats and in some boroughs, he will need to work to build broader citywide support, particularly in areas like Staten Island where he faces significant disapproval.