By Currents News
With one-third of New York City residents identifying as Catholic, their voting power could be pivotal in deciding this year’s mayoral race.
Political analyst Brian Browne from St. John’s University weighs in on whether this significant demographic holds the key to the outcome.
New York is widely known as a blue state, with the city traditionally favoring Democratic candidates. However, historical trends reveal surprises. Some analysts suggest that Catholic voters played a crucial role in electing Republicans Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg in past mayoral races.
Despite this, current polls show GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa trailing far behind.
The question remains: Could the Big Apple turn red on this Election Day?
The candidates’ relationships with the Church also come under scrutiny: Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim candidate, recently held a private meeting with New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
Meanwhile, both Sliwa and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who are Catholic, have had their own tensions with Church leadership.
Cuomo has clashed with Cardinal Dolan over abortion laws, while Sliwa has criticized Catholic Charities for its work with immigrants.
Browne shared his analysis on these critical factors.