Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo will remain on the ballot for New York City's mayoral election in November, according to a source.
Time to Hit the Ballot Again!
Hey there! The ex-Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, ain't backing down from the Big Apple mayoral race just yet. Despite conceding the Democratic primary to state assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, Cuomo's still holding on to that independent ballot he qualified for back in May.
You heard it right! After submitting an independent nominating petition to the New York City Board of Elections, Cuomo secured his spot on the "Fight and Deliver" line for the general election. If he had won the Democratic primary, he would have been on both the Dem and "Fight and Deliver" ballots. But that's water under the bridge now, isn't it?
Cuomo initially aimed to reach those voters who've turned sour on the Democratic Party with his independent campaign. Whether he'll actively campaign in the coming months remains undecided, though— he's still weighing his options.
In a speech to his supporters, Cuomo said, "Tonight wasn't our night, tonight was Assemblyman Mamdani's; he won fair and square. We're gonna take a look and make some decisions." Candidates have until June 27 to pull out from the independent ballot lines they qualified for, but as of now, Cuomo is sticking around.
The ranked-choice voting tabulations from the primary won't start until July 1, so Cuomo's letting the numbers from the primary and the general election landscape guide his next move. "We'll take it one step at a time because we haven't even gotten the [full] numbers yet from the primary election, and we have some time," he added.
Meanwhile, incumbent Democratic Mayor Eric Adams, another independent candidate in the general election, has officially announced his reelection bid after a tumultuous first term. The Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate Jim Walden will also be on the ballot in November.
Oh, and if you're curious, Cuomo's independent campaign comes four years after he stepped down as governor due to sexual harassment allegations. But hey, no need to dig up the past, right? All eyes are on this year's race now!
Note: NYC mayoral candidates using ranked-choice voting, Mamdani led in first-place votes, and Cuomo did not use a ranked-choice strategy. The ranked-choice tabulation process can take time, and the full results won't reflect until July 1.
Detailed Insights: Andrew Cuomo is still on the ballot for the independent "Fight and Deliver" line despite conceding the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo didn't use a ranked-choice strategy in the primary, which Mamdani benefited from due to cross-endorsement with third-place finisher Brad Lander. The full results of the ranked-choice voting tabulations won't be available until July 1, potentially reflecting vote transfers among candidates. Despite losing the primary, Cuomo continues his bid for mayor by staying on the independent line.
- Despite conceding the Democratic primary, Andrew Cuomo continues his bid for the NYC mayoral seat by remaining on the independent "Fight and Deliver" ballot, as he aims to reach voters who have turned sour on the Democratic Party.
- As the general elections approach, the race to govern New York City remains heated, with incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, independent candidate Jim Walden, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo on the ballot, while the ranked-choice voting tabulations from the primary election are yet to be finalized.
