Cuomo Will Run for New York City Mayor as Independent
Four-way race : Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that he will run as an independent for New York City mayor against socialist Zohran Mamdani, Mayor Eric Adams, and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
by COLlive Reporter · COLliveBy COLlive reporter
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that he will run as an independent for New York City mayor, following his dramatic loss in the Democratic primary to socialist and anti-Israel candidate Zohran Mamdani.
In a short video posted online, Cuomo framed the race as a head-to-head with Mamdani, ignoring the incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is also running as an independent and the Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa.
Cuomo’s entry will make the race a 4-way bid, making many people worried that it will only bolster Mamdani’s chances of winning and implementing his policy and agenda. Many readers of COLlive.com have called on him to step out of the race.
According to Politico, the new 94-second campaign clip of Cuomo engaging with New Yorkers was done in a style reminiscent of Mamdani’s viral street videos.
“The general election is in November, and I’m in it to win it,” Cuomo said. “My opponent offers slick slogans, but no real solutions.”
The 67-year-old, criticized for a low-energy primary campaign, vowed to “run a very different kind of campaign” focused on affordability, public safety, and voter outreach. “We need lower rents, safer streets, and affordable child care,” he said.
Cuomo also apologized to supporters for letting them down and promised to meet voters “on the streets” with a new team and strategy.
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