Andrew Cuomo plans to run as an independent in New York City's mayoral race after losing to Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary. His candidacy will face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, Mamdani, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Cuomo seeks to negotiate with other candidates about their exit from the race. Mamdani's victory poses challenges for Democrats due to his controversial positions, including higher taxes for top earners. Cuomo distinguished himself from Mamdani by advocating for pro-Israel policies that garnered donor support.
Andrew Cuomo intends to run as an independent in New York City's mayoral race after suffering a double-digit defeat to democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the recent Democratic primary.
Cuomo plans to ask all candidates not leading the mayoral race by mid-September to vow to drop out, while he remains on the ballot as an independent.
Mamdani's upset victory put Democrats in a precarious position of rallying behind a candidate who has promoted controversial positions including raising income taxes on the city's top earners.
Cuomo set himself apart from Mamdani during the primary race by advocating for Israel and garnering support from pro-Israel donors.
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