Registered Voters
Ultimate fighting, which is legal in many states, takes place in steel cages and allows punching, kicking, and choke holds. Matches end with knockouts, submission by a fighter, or a referee or doctor's orders. Supporters say legalizing it in New York would result in millions of dollars for the state. Do you agree or disagree with legalizing ultimate fighting in New York State?
Agree Disagree Unsure
Row % Row % Row %
Registered Voters 29% 68% 3%
Party Registration Democrat 21% 76% 3%
Republican 32% 65% 3%
Non-enrolled 34% 63% 2%
Political Ideology Liberal 25% 71% 4%
Moderate 33% 64% 2%
Conservative 27% 70% 3%
Region New York City 22% 74% 4%
Suburbs 30% 66% 4%
Upstate 32% 66% 2%
Income Less $50,000 26% 70% 4%
$50,000-$99,999 27% 70% 4%
$100,000 or more 34% 64% 2%
Income Less than $50,000 26% 70% 4%
$50,000 or more 30% 67% 3%
Race White 29% 68% 3%
Non White 26% 71% 3%
Age 18 to 29 50% 50% 0%
30 to 44 43% 54% 3%
45 to 59 25% 73% 2%
60 or older 13% 82% 5%
Age Under 45 45% 53% 2%
45 or older 19% 77% 4%
Gender Men 43% 55% 3%
Women 15% 82% 4%
January 2010 Marist Poll New York Registered Voters "N=838 MOE +/- 3.5%". Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.