Should Andrew Cuomo stay in the NYC mayoral race after losing the Democratic primary?
Cuomo Stays in NYC Mayor’s Race as Independent Despite Primary Loss
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is staying in the 202 5 New York City mayoral race despite losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo is running as an independent under his newly formed “Fight and Deliver†party and has challenged other trailing candidates—like Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa—to exit the race by September to consolidate opposition. Recent polls show Cuomo trailing Mamdani by roughly 10 points but outperforming Adams and Sliwa. While Cuomo has secured major labor endorsements and maintains high name recognition, his campaign is also overshadowed by a federal investigation into his COVID-era decisions. With the general election looming, voters face a complex choice between party loyalty, leadership history, and strategic alliances.
Options
- Yes, he still has strong support
- No, he should step aside
- Only if others drop out too
- Let the voters decide in November