Stephen Graves, an analyst with Gotham Polling, told The Post that despite a larger turnout of younger ballot-casters during the early voting period, Election Day likely will attract the older crowds.
Gen Zers and Millennials outnumbered their older counterparts at the polls on the final days of early voting in the Big Apple — as a shocking new mayoral election poll showed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo cut into Zohran Mamdani’s once-commanding lead.
Political baby Zohran Mamdani is firing up Boomers — and it could be a bad sign for his bid to become New York City’s next mayor. Voters 50 and up accounted for nearly 60% of ballots cast during the first two days of early voting in the city’s mayoral election, data shows.
This syndicated news piece (WBFF-TV) covered a Gotham Polling–AARP poll and featured Graves’ take on the pivotal older electorate. “The decisive factor in this race may be the older voters who haven’t yet made up their minds,” Stephen Graves, President of Gotham Polling & Analytics, said in a statement. “If the contest narrows to two leading candidates, the 50-plus electorate — by far the most reliable voting bloc — will likely determine who becomes the next mayor of New York City,” Graves observed.
Mamdani sits on a hard floor around forty percent but likely to have a firm ceiling below a majority,” said Stephen Graves, president of Gotham Polling & Analytics. “In a split field, that’s enough to stay ahead. Cuomo has the best path of the challengers, but even in a hypothetical one-on-one, he still trails by double digits.
“Mamdani sits on a hard floor around forty percent but likely to have a firm ceiling below a majority – in a split field that’s enough to stay ahead,” said Stephen Graves, the president of Gotham Polling & Analytics.
Reporting on a Gotham Polling/AARP NY survey, amNY quoted Stephen Graves about Mamdani’s vote ceiling and the opening for rivals. Mamdani “sits on a hard floor around 40%” support – a solid base – “but likely has a firm ceiling below a majority; in a split field, that’s enough to stay ahead,” Graves explained. “The opening for a comeback is the sizable uncommitted bloc in the consolidation tests – roughly 11% to 35% depending on who drops – which means a disciplined persuasion campaign could still make this a race,” he added.
Stephen Graves, of Gotham Polling & Analytics, told the Post: “If both [Cuomo and Adams] are in the race anywhere near the election, Mamdani can go pick out drapes for Gracie Mansion.
Newsweek’s coverage of a Gotham Polling & Analytics poll (first reported by the NY Post) highlights Graves’ analysis of various election scenarios. “If both [Cuomo and Adams] are in the race anywhere near the election, Mamdani can go pick out drapes for Gracie Mansion,” Stephen Graves quipped, suggesting Zohran Mamdani would cruise to victory if the opposition remains split. “If [Adams or Cuomo] drops out, [the other has] a chance, but based on this, Cuomo has the better chance,” Graves added in assessing a two-candidate race.
Newsweek’s coverage of a Gotham Polling & Analytics poll (first reported by the NY Post) highlights Graves’ analysis of various election scenarios. “If both [Cuomo and Adams] are in the race anywhere near the election, Mamdani can go pick out drapes for Gracie Mansion,” Stephen Graves quipped, suggesting Zohran Mamdani would cruise to victory if the opposition remains split. “If [Adams or Cuomo] drops out, [the other has] a chance, but based on this, Cuomo has the better chance,” Graves added in assessing a two-candidate race.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has officially announced his bid for NYC mayor, entering a crowded race. Despite stepping down as governor in 2021 amid scandal, Cuomo is seeking a political comeback, positioning himself as a solution to the city’s most pressing issues.
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This article on Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral bid cites Gotham’s polling. “Cuomo’s best performance came with those 50 and older, and those are also the ones who said they cared the most about public safety and are the most likely to turn out in the primary,” Stephen Graves, President of Gotham Polling, told The Hill, emphasizing the former governor’s appeal to older, security-focused voters.
In this exclusive, Stephen Graves discussed a Gotham Polling survey of the NYC mayoral primary. He noted that incumbent Mayor Eric Adams “had negatives that were ‘striking,’” as the poll found 84% of voters would not vote for Adams. Graves added that Comptroller Brad Lander “has the most upside” among the candidates, since nearly 68% of voters said they could vote for Lander – the highest favorability margin in the field.
Two of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s potential 2026 challengers are yet to turn 40 — but their success in New York politics could be decided by older voters.
People under age 50 are trending away from registering in either party, said Stephen Graves, president of Gotham Polling and Analytics. As a result, the state’s closed party primaries are composed of older people.
Stephen Graves co-founded Gotham Polling & Analytics, a firm specializing in polling and data analysis. The launch was covered in a press release detailing the firm’s mission and services.
Stephen Graves serves as the Data & Technology Advisory Chair at Gotham Government Relations. His extensive experience in technology and political strategy is highlighted on the firm’s official website.
Stephen Graves is spotlighted as a leading disruptor in the digital technology space. He founded CertifiedTrue, a startup that leverages blockchain technology to authenticate digital images through its PhotoProof platform, combating issues like deepfakes and image fraud. This tamper-resistant photo technology benefits sectors such as law enforcement, insurance, and inspections.
Stephen Graves is portrayed as a blockchain enthusiast and seasoned technology leader. He founded CertifiedTrue, a startup offering the PhotoProof platform—a tool designed for trusted image verification to counter deepfakes, which is valuable in fields such as law enforcement, insurance, and inspections.
Stephen Graves of Gotham Government Relations analyzed New York’s voting patterns and found that while registration is roughly split evenly between voters under and over 50, actual turnout is dominated by older voters.
“While state registration numbers are split 50/50 between voters over 50 years of age and voters under 50, the 50+ tend to vote in far higher numbers than younger voters,” wrote Stephen Graves, of Gotham Government Relations, in his report on the age breakdown in New York voting. “In Presidential years, the voting patterns are similar to the registration ratio. In off year and primary elections, however, the 50+ tend to comprise over 75 percent of all voters.”
Stephen Graves is the visionary behind CertifiedTrue, a company at the forefront of tackling digital image fraud. Recognizing that digital photographs are increasingly used as crucial evidence in legal cases and insurance claims—and are highly susceptible to manipulation—Graves has driven the development of a cutting-edge solution through CertifiedTrue’s flagship product, PhotoProof.
As the Founder and CEO of CertifiedTrue, Stephen Graves developed a platform focused on image verification using proprietary technology. The company’s profile is available on StartEngine, providing insights into its mission and offerings.
Stephen Graves, CEO of CertifiedTrue, leverages over 25 years of tech experience to tackle digital image fraud. His company’s flagship product, PhotoProof, uses a hybrid of cloud and blockchain-inspired technology to cryptographically seal, timestamp, and geo-tag images, ensuring they remain tamperproof.
The MarketWatch press release highlights the growing need for reliable image verification in an era of digital manipulation and deepfakes. It notes that blockchain technology is emerging as a solution to secure digital images.
Stephen Graves, CEO of CertifiedTrue, has observed a notable trend where many crypto projects are forgoing open-source platforms like GitHub. He noted that while a GitHub presence is often seen as a marker of technical legitimacy, many investors lack the expertise to evaluate the true quality of the code. Graves pointed out that some projects artificially boost their GitHub profiles with forked code, misleading less technical reviewers.
The article reports that Northfield Commodities, a US energy trading firm headed by Stephen Graves, has shown interest in setting up a refinery in Pakistan. Stephen Graves, CEO of Olorin Group, was part of the delegation meeting with Federal Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources Pakistan.
In this article, they discuss how the republican race in Queens is heating up as Stephen Graves of Bayside challenges Democratic incumbent Gary Ackerman for the 5th Congressional District seat. Backed by Republicans and conservatives, Graves is positioning himself as the leading GOP contender.
Stephen Graves, a Republican candidate, ran for Representative in Congress in New York’s Congressional District during the 2004 General Election, securing 46,867 votes against two opponents. Before this, he won the 2004 Republican Primary for the same seat with 1,461 votes against one opponent.
Stephen Graves appeared in a video on Gotham Polling’s Instagram, where he discussed the variability in polling results. This provides a glimpse into his expertise in data analysis and polling methodologies.