Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani are emerging as the top contenders for the 2025 mayoral election in New York City, showcasing differing ideological stances within the Democratic Party. Cuomo has quickly raised $1.5 million in just over two weeks, leveraging public matching funds to potentially build a campaign war chest of nearly $4.2 million. In contrast, Mamdani, representing the Democratic socialist wing, has also demonstrated substantial fundraising prowess with $845,000 collected in a similar timeframe. Both campaigns reflect the deep political divides and evolving dynamics within the Democratic landscape as they prepare for the election.
Cuomo reported having raised a robust $1.5 million from 2,800 donors in just 13 days, positioning him as a frontrunner in the 2025 mayoral race.
Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, has emerged as a strong fundraiser with $845,000 raised during the latest filing period.
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