Zohran Mamdani, the progressive state assemblyman running for New York City mayor, is facing hurdles with a key constituency: Black voters.

While Mamdani has energized younger and liberal voters, his support among Black residents—a crucial bloc in citywide elections—remains uncertain, polling suggests, highlighting potential obstacles as he seeks the broad coalition necessary to win.

Newsweek has contacted Mamdani's campaign via email for comment.

Newsweek asked experts why the November 4 mayoral election candidate might be struggling to win over this demographic.

Black Voters Remain Skeptical of Mamdani's Progressive Push

Polling over the past few months has shown Mamdani trailing in many Black-majority neighborhoods. A May Marist survey found him with just eight percent support am

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