The Democratic Socialists of America are drawing more opposition than support across New York, according to a new Siena University poll on the DSA. Among likely Empire State voters, just 30% viewed the group favorably, while 47% held an unfavorable opinion and 23% said they were unsure.
The numbers show a sharp divide between New York City and the rest of the state. In the city, 49% of respondents said they backed the organization, which has gained more attention since the rise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. That support falls sharply in the suburbs and upstate, where the poll found only 16% of suburban voters and 27% of upstate voters in favor. Siena released the results on Wednesday.
The survey also showed a deep gap among Jewish New Yorkers. Sixty-one percent of Jewish respondents had an unfavorable view of the DSA, making them one of the groups most skeptical of the organization. The poll also pointed to strong resistance among Republicans and conservative-leaning voters, who were even more negative.
Support was stronger among younger and lower-income voters, according to the Siena numbers. Half in that group said they viewed the organization favorably, while 21% were opposed and 29% had no opinion. That pattern suggests the DSAโs appeal remains tied to a narrower slice of the electorate, even as the groupโs profile has grown.
