Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent NYC Mayoral Bid, Setting Up November Rematch
Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent NYC Mayoral Bid, Setting Up November Rematch Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo officially launched an independent bid for New York City mayor on Monday, setting the stage for a November general election rematch against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo’s move comes after his distant second-place finish to Mamdani in the Democratic primary held in June 2025. In a video posted on social media, the 67-year-old Cuomo acknowledged his primary defeat, stating, “Unless you’ve been living…