Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo staying in NYC mayoral race as an independent, sources say
Briefly

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo will continue his mayoral campaign as an independent candidate after losing the Democratic primary. He is expected to propose a pledge for independent challengers to withdraw from the race if they are not leading in polls by mid-September. Polling indicates that the Democratic Socialist candidate, Zohran Mamdani, leads significantly. Political analysts warn that multiple independents could split the vote, benefiting Mamdani's chances in the general election.
Cuomo plans to stay in the New York City mayoral race as an independent candidate while considering a pledge for independent challengers to drop out if polling is poor.
Cuomo's proposal suggests that whoever isn't leading in the polls by mid-September should exit the race, indicating a strategy for a more unified independent effort.
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