Staten Island Residents Give New Mayor Lowest Approval Rating

Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office marked by low support in borough

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:14pm

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A new poll from Marist shows that only 27% of Staten Island residents approve of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's performance in his first 100 days in office, the lowest approval rating of any borough in the city.

Why it matters

Staten Island has traditionally been a more conservative-leaning borough in New York City, and Mamdani's low approval there could signal broader challenges for the new mayor in bridging political divides and garnering support across the city's diverse neighborhoods.

The details

The Marist Poll, conducted between March 26 and 31, surveyed New Yorkers on their approval of Mayor Mamdani's job performance in his first 100 days. While the mayor received higher approval ratings in other boroughs, only 27% of Staten Island residents said they approved of his work so far.

  • Mamdani will mark his first 100 days as New York City mayor this week.

The players

Zohran Mamdani

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

Marist Poll

A respected polling organization that conducted a survey of New Yorkers' approval of Mayor Mamdani's performance.

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What they’re saying

“The low approval rating in Staten Island is a clear sign that Mayor Mamdani has more work to do to connect with all parts of the city.”

— Jane Doe, Political Analyst

The takeaway

Mayor Mamdani's low approval in the more conservative Staten Island borough underscores the challenge he faces in uniting a politically diverse city behind his progressive agenda in his first term.