NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Approval Hits 48% as 100-Day Mark Approaches

Marist poll finds most New Yorkers believe city is headed in the right direction under Mamdani's leadership.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:00am

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A photorealistic painting of the exterior of New York City Hall, with the building's classical architecture and civic presence rendered in warm, golden light and deep shadows, conveying a sense of political energy and civic pride.The Marist poll results offer an early assessment of Mayor Mamdani's performance and the public's perception of his administration's impact on the city.NYC Today

According to a new poll by Marist University, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has an approval rating of 48% as he approaches his 100-day mark in office. The poll also found that a majority of New Yorkers believe the city is headed in the right direction under Mamdani's leadership.

Why it matters

Mamdani's approval rating and public perception of the city's direction will be closely watched as he settles into his first term as mayor. The poll results provide an early barometer of Mamdani's performance and the public's sentiment toward his administration's policies and initiatives.

The details

The Marist poll surveyed a representative sample of New York City residents and found that 48% approve of the job Mamdani is doing as mayor, while 42% disapprove. Additionally, 54% of respondents said they believe the city is headed in the right direction under Mamdani's leadership, compared to 38% who said the city is on the wrong track.

  • The Marist poll was conducted from April 1-5, 2026.

The players

Zohran Mamdani

The current mayor of New York City, elected in 2025 on a progressive platform.

Marist University

A private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York, that conducts regular public opinion polls.

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What they’re saying

“The poll results show that Mayor Mamdani is off to a strong start in his first term, with most New Yorkers expressing optimism about the city's direction under his leadership.”

— Lee Miringoff, Director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion

What’s next

The mayor's office is expected to hold a press conference on April 15th to discuss the poll findings and outline key priorities for the remainder of his first 100 days in office.

The takeaway

Mayor Mamdani's early approval ratings and public perception of the city's direction suggest he has garnered solid support from New Yorkers as he works to implement his progressive agenda. However, the poll also indicates he will need to continue engaging with and addressing the concerns of the nearly 50% of residents who currently disapprove of his performance.