In a political moment that’s shaking up the Democratic establishment, a recent IMEU Policy Project–commissioned poll by Data for Progress confirms that Zohran Mamdani’s pro-Palestinian platform played a substantial role in his victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary.
- 78% believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, aligning with Mamdani’s framing of the conflict.
- 79% support restricting U.S. weapons shipments to Israel, adding weight to his calls for accountability.
- 63% endorse enforcing the ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu if he enters NYC.
Beyond foreign policy, Mamdani appears to have activated new voters—83% of first-time primary voters cited his stance on Palestinian rights as a key reason for casting their ballots.
Top motivations for Mamdani voters also included:
- His pledges to lower living costs (89%) and tax the wealthy to support working-class neighborhoods (86%), with Palestinian rights ranking third (62%).
Support for him reflects a broader shift among NYC Democrats, who increasingly prioritize economic justice and Palestinian solidarity. As one IMEU executive put it, Mamdani’s campaign offers a “wake-up call” to Democrats reliant on traditional support for Israel, warning that sidelining voters’ views on Gaza and arms policy may result in electoral consequences.
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