Cuomo likely to drop out of NYC mayor’s race after defeat to Mamdani
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing mounting pressure to drop out of the mayor’s race after suffering a defeat against Zohran Mamdani. Sources close to Cuomo revealed to the New York Post that his donors are now questioning whether to continue supporting him or shift their support to another candidate, such as Eric Adams or an independent candidate.
It appears increasingly likely that Cuomo will not pursue an independent candidacy in the general election, as insiders within his camp believe there is no clear path to victory. One source stated, “The understanding is he’s not running, every indication is that he doesn’t want to do it and the money wouldn’t be there even if he did want to do it.”
Despite these reports, Cuomo told the Post that he wants to have a better understanding of the general election landscape before making a final decision. Maria Bartiromo, host of “Mornings with Maria,” also mentioned on her show that Cuomo may not be completely out of the race just yet.
In the wake of his defeat, Cuomo graciously conceded to Mamdani during Tuesday night’s Democratic primary, acknowledging that his opponent had emerged victorious. He commended Mamdani for running a impactful campaign that resonated with young voters and inspired them to participate in the election process.
Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assembly member from Queens originally from Uganda, emerged as the frontrunner in the primary field of ten candidates, thanks to the ranked-choice voting system. He is now poised to take on the general election in November as the favorite in the heavily Democratic city.
As of now, Cuomo’s campaign has not responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. The future remains uncertain for the former governor as he contemplates his next steps in light of his primary defeat.
It is clear that the political landscape in New York City is shifting, and the mayoral race continues to be a hotly contested affair. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.
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