Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to announce his independent candidacy for the mayoral general election, following a significant loss in the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani by nearly 13 points. Cuomo aims to challenge other candidates to drop out if they are not leading by mid-September. While he has maintained a low profile since conceding the primary, the announcement is expected soon. Current candidates also include incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is resistant to dropping out, leading to tension within the race.
Cuomo lost the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani by nearly 13 points in ranked-choice voting. After conceding, he has kept a low profile while considering his next steps.
The reports indicate Cuomo's expected independent run will come with a challenge to the other candidates: that whoever is not in the lead by mid-September drops out.
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