Majority of LGBTQ+ people voted for Zohran Mamdani, but the straights were split

"Zohran Mamdani's unapologetic LGBTQ+ allyship really paid off after exit polls reveal the majority of queer New Yorkers voted for him. The straights, on the other hand, were split down the middle. The 34-year-old socialist politician made history earlier this week by becoming New York's youngest mayor-elect in over a century, as well as its first Muslim mayor-elect, in the closing hours of the city's election. He won the election, obtaining around 50.4% of the vote, while his major rival Andrew Cuomo got about 41.6%."

"Mamdani vowed to protect all New Yorkers, including LGBTQ+ people, during his victory speech to supporters in Brooklyn, adding: "Here we believe in standing up for those we love." Mamdani's efforts to incorporate LGBTQ+ rights into his economic and social policies clearly resonated with NYC's queer community, according to NBC News' exit polls. The polls showed that 81 per cent of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers voted for Mamdani, but only 15 per cent voted for Cuomo. Comparatively, straight and/or cisgender voters were nearly completely divided between both candidates, with 46 per cent voting for Mamdani and 45 per cent voting for Cuomo."

"Mamdani captured the hearts and minds of younger voters, who are statistically more likely to be LGBTQ+, through his campaign's strong social media presence, as well as his broadly progressive policies. During the campaign, he pledged to transform NYC into a sanctuary for the community through a combination of political actions, including the expansion and protection of trans healthcare and the establishment of an Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs. According to the exit polls, 70 per cent of voters aged 18-44, who constituted 36 per cent of all voters, picked Mamdani."

Zohran Mamdani won New York City's mayoral election with about 50.4% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo, who received about 41.6%. Mamdani became the city's youngest mayor-elect in over a century and its first Muslim mayor-elect. Exit polls show 81% of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers voted for Mamdani while 15% supported Cuomo; straight and/or cisgender voters were nearly evenly split, with 46% for Mamdani and 45% for Cuomo. Mamdani won strong support from voters aged 18–44, with 70% of that group choosing him. His campaign emphasized expanded trans healthcare and an Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.

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