NYC Mayoral Candidates Compete for Jewish Votes During High Holidays

Mayoral Candidates Court Jewish Voters

• 🗳️ Democratic nominee Zoran Mandani, Mayor Adams, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo all attended synagogues for Rosh Hashanah services to court Jewish voters.
• 🎯 Mandani received an endorsement from former Vice President Kamala Harris, though it was described as less than enthusiastic.

Candidate Standing with Jewish Voters

• 📊 Polls indicate that two out of three Jewish likely voters have an unfavorable view of Andrew Cuomo, with 64% viewing him unfavorably.
• ⚖️ In the latest poll, Mandani and Cuomo are tied at 35% among Jewish likely voters, followed by Mayor Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
• 📈 Younger Jewish voters are more likely to support Mandani compared to older Jewish voters, with Mandani having a strong following among progressive Jews.

Candidate Statements and Outreach

• 🗣️ Andrew Cuomo insists he does not believe the unfavorable poll numbers and predicts a significant Jewish turnout on election day.
• 💬 Zoran Mandani has acknowledged using the phrase "globalized the inifat" in the past and has condemned Israel's response to October 7th as an "act of genocide."
• 🤝 Mayor Adams extended his "warmest embrace to the entire Jewish nation," despite traditionally strong ties to the community.

Election Outlook

• ⏳ With election day six weeks away, the energy and support among different factions of Jewish voters could significantly impact the outcome at City Hall.