Andrew Cuomo announced his independent candidacy for New York City mayor after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani by 12 points. The former governor, who resigned in 2021 due to sexual harassment allegations, aims to continue his campaign, expressing unwavering determination. Mamdani's significant win energized progressives and raised concerns among moderate Democrats regarding Cuomo's past leadership and policies. The November general election will feature Mamdani, Cuomo, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, amidst ongoing corruption scandals affecting Adams' tenure.
As my grandfather used to say, when you get knocked down, learn the lesson and pick yourself back up and get in the game. And that is what I am going to do.
The fight to save our city isn't over.
We faced Andrew Cuomo and won that race by more than 12 points with the most votes of any Democratic nominee in New York City primary history.
While Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams trip over themselves to make deals in back rooms with billionaires, we are fighting for working New Yorkers.
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