Andrew Cuomo to Remain on New York City Mayoral Ballot as Independent

Cuomo's Ballot Decision

• 📌 Sources indicate that former Governor Andrew Cuomo will remain on the November ballot for the New York City mayoral race.
• 💡 Cuomo met the Friday deadline to withdraw his name but has chosen to stay in the running as an independent candidate.
• 🗓️ He is reportedly waiting until next week to see the full results of rank choice voting before deciding whether to actively campaign.

Mayoral Race Dynamics

• 🎯 Eric Adams officially launched his campaign as an independent, criticizing the Democratic nominee, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
• 🗣️ Adams stated that New York City needs jobs, not handouts, and that there is dignity in employment.
• 🏆 Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, is gaining national spotlight after his primary win against Andrew Cuomo.

Polling and Candidate Landscape

• 📊 A new poll by Honeen Strategy Group shows Mamdani and Cuomo statistically tied at 39%.
• 📈 Eric Adams is polling at 13%, followed by Republican Curtis Sliwa at 7% and independent Jim Walden at 0%.
• 📝 Candidates had until the end of the day to withdraw from running on an independent ballot line they had qualified for.