A new national poll reveals that most Americans support the tax proposals of Zohran Mamdani, the incoming mayor of New York City. The survey, conducted in early November, found that about 69% of adults endorse raising taxes on millionaires and corporations to help fund public services.
Support for this measure spans political lines — roughly 40% of self-identified Republicans said they back it. Beyond the tax hikes, the poll also finds strong backing for other parts of Mamdani’s agenda: 66% support free childcare for children under five, 65% favor freezing rent for lower-income tenants, and 56% agree with increasing the minimum wage to $30 by 2030.
The results suggest that the policy direction Mamdani ran on has appeal beyond just his New York base. With the mayor-elect set to take office in January, this level of national support gives him a stronger mandate as he prepares for governance.