The Digital Press

New York City's recent mayoral primary showed a surprising link between voter preferences and car ownership, with the winning candidate favored by those who do not own cars. Zohran Mamdani secured a strong lead in densely populated, transit-reliant neighborhoods, while Andrew Cuomo drew support mainly from car owners in less dense areas.

Why it matters: Transportation mode reflects deeper socioeconomic and political divides in NYC’s diverse boroughs.

The big picture: Car ownership in NYC correlates with population density and influences political alignment and policy preferences.

The other side: Critics argue the article overstates the correlation without robust data, suggesting population density alone explains voting patterns.

Commenters say: Many note the strong link between transit use and political views but caution against confusing correlation with causation or oversimplifying complex urban dynamics.