Cuomo likely to drop out of NYC mayor’s race after defeat to Mamdani

Andrew Cuomo will probably abandon the mayor’s race after his defeat against Zohran Mamdani, because his donors were now wondering to support another candidate, sources told New York Post.

It is almost certain that the former governor of New York will not appear in the general elections as an independent candidate because he does not see a clear route towards the victory, initiated initiated of the Cuomo camp in the post. After the defeat, his supporters plan to move their support to Eric Adams or another independent candidate.

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The former governor of New York Andrew Cuomo, in a speech to the supporters, recognizes that the Rival Zohran Mamdani “ won ” The primary of the town hall of the New York Democratic Party. (Paul Steinhauser – Fox News)

“Understanding is that he does not work, each indication is that he does not want to do it and that the money would not be there even if he wanted to do it,” said a source.

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However, Cuomo told the post on Wednesday that he wanted to better understand what the general elections look like before making an official decision.

Maria Bartiromo, host of “Mornings With Maria”, also said during the open of her show on Wednesday that Cuomo may not yet be out of the race.

The Democratic candidate for town hall Zohran Mamdani goes on stage during his main electoral group on Wednesday June 25, 2025 in New York. (AP photo / Heather khalifa)

“I spoke with the former governor, and he told me that he was not crushing again in November,” said Bartiromo.

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In response to a question about Cuomo abandoning the race, a spokesperson for his campaign also told Fox News Digital: “He who tells you that it is clearly not to speak to the governor.”

The former state governor of New York Andrew Cuomo holds a rally on the eve of the primary, on June 23, 2025. (Paul Steinhauser – Fox News)

Cuomo conceded to Mamdani during the New York Democrat primary on Tuesday evening, recognizing the supporters during an electoral evening which brings together that his opponent “won”.

“Tonight, the evening of the Mamdani Assembly, and he led a big campaign,” said Cuomo on Tuesday in front of the supporters. “He touched the young people and inspired them and moved them and brought them out and voting them. He really led a very impactful campaign. I called him. I congratulated him. I sincerely applaud him for his efforts.”

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Mamdani, member of the State assembly of 33 years of Queens, from Uganda, exceeded the former governor of three mandates and nine other candidates in a primary field overcrowded in an election determined by the vote of choice. He will be considered the favorite of the general elections of November in the highly blue city.