Zohran Mamdani achieved a surprising victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, significantly supported by Asian American voters in districts that previously favored Donald Trump in 2020. He won 30% of election districts that Trump won in 2024, with many of these districts being predominantly Asian American. Interviews from Flushing, Queens, and Bensonhurst, Brooklyn revealed that voters were motivated by concerns about affordability and preferred candidates that would address pressing issues. Asian American voters are increasingly influential, as they prioritize candidates who engage with their concerns rather than adhering to party lines.
"I liked his policies, mainly his support for education and affordable housing," said Shirley Wong, 70, of Bensonhurst, referring to Mamdani. "He seems to listen to us."
Wong, who is Chinese American, has always voted based on issues rather than along party lines. Her voting habits align, according to political analysts, with other Asian American voters who supported Trump in 2024 and Mamdani in 2025.
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