Democratic Primary for NYC Public Advocate Tightening

Citywide poll of likely Democratic Voters - landlines + texted link to online survey - of 1,996 respondents

Jenifer Rajkumar winning with voters 55+; Strong with voters 40-54;

Gaining with voters 18-39

Public Advocate should be an “Accomplished Civil Rights Lawyer &

Coalition Builder” - 79.8%

Public Advocate should be the people’s lawyer, organizer & voice - 82.8%

NYC headed in the wrong direction - 61.2% ….  

A woman should be elected to at least one citywide office - 57.8%...

“If you want something done, give it to a busy woman.” - 55.2%.

May 13, 2025 - A citywide poll conducted by United New Yorkers for Progress, consisting of landline calls and text messages linking to an online survey, yielded 1,996 respondents from May 7th - May 11th. United New Yorkers for Progress is an Independent Expenditure Committee supporting the candidacy of Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar for New York City Public Advocate. Poll respondents are likely Democratic voters, defined as Democrats who have voted in 2 out 4 recent Democratic primaries, excluding presidential primaries. 

“The results of this extensive poll are very encouraging and show a clear winning path forward for Assemblywoman Rajkumar,” said Michael Tobman, who is heading up the IE. “We wanted a very large sample testing the qualifications and personalities of the candidates in this race so as to better understand this complicated moment in New York City government and politics,” Tobman added. 

The margin of error for this poll is 2.24%.

Poll results are these: 

(#s in parentheses are landline only responses, in which voters 55+ comprise 62.9% of respondents)

What is your overall opinion of US Senator Chuck Schumer? 

Favorable 51.4% 1,025 (53.8%)

Unfavorable 38% 757 (34.4%)

No Opinion 10.6% 212 (11.8%)

What is your overall opinion of Governor Kathy Hochul?

Favorable 49.5% 987 (50.1%)

Unfavorable 37.3% 743 (34.5%)

No Opinion 13.2% 264 (15.4%)

Do you feel things in New York City are on the right track, or are they headed in the wrong direction?

Right Track 22.9% 457 (24.6%)

Wrong Track 61.2% 1,220 (57.4%)

No Opinion 15.9% 317 (18%)

Considering the chaos and uncertainty coming from the Trump Administration and Congress, the important role of the of the courts in checking Republican abuses of power, and thinking about what's actually been making a difference in government and politics today - do you feel it's more important to have a New York City Public Advocate who is an accomplished civil rights lawyer and coalition builder or should it be a "professional protester" who is more interested in making points and chasing headlines?

Accomplished Civil Rights Lawyer & Coalition Builder 79.8% 1,547

(80.7%)

"Professional Protester" 20.2% 390

(19.3%)

Do you agree or disagree that it's important to have a woman elected to at least one citywide office in New York City?

Agree. 57.8% 1,149 (49.8%)

Disagree. 16.5% 327 (26.9%)

No Opinion. 25.7% 510 (23.3%)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "If you want something done, give it to a busy woman."

Agree. 55.2% 1,074 (55.3%)

Disagree. 44.8% 871 (44.7%)

Thinking about the office of NYC Public Advocate, do you believe it should be an office serving as the people's law firm, the city's organizer, and the people's voice for accountability at all levels of government? Or should it be a protest office making headlines with publicity stunts?

The NYC Public Advocate should be the people's lawyer, organizer and voice - litigating and speaking up for accountability and building coalitions to make a positive difference.

82.8% 1,608

(86.3%)

The Public Advocate should be New York City's chief protestor, making points and drawing attention to issues.

17.2% 335

(13.7%)

Jumanne Williams is the incumbent NYC Public Advocate. Democratic Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar is challenging him for this important citywide office in the upcoming June Democratic Primary. Jumaane Williams is a former City Councilman who has run for both Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Jenifer Rajkumar is a Civil Rights Lawyer who has authored laws to protect domestic workers, provide the city with the authority to close illegal weed shops, and to implement important environmental regulations.  If the election for NYC Public Advocate were held today, who would you vote for?

Jenifer Rajkumar 35.2% 697 (51.8%)

Jumaane Williams 46.6% 923 (48.2%)

Not Sure 8.2% 361

Poll Respondent Profile: Female - 58.2% Male - 41.8%

18-39 17.6% 351

40-54 19.6% 390

55-65 19% 379

66+ 43.9% 876

Contact - Michael Tobman, (718) 915-6460  –  michael.tobman@gmail.com