Former governor falls short in Democratic primary but will continue campaign on ‘Fight and Delivery’ party line.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly planning to launch an independent bid for New York City mayor, just days after losing the Democratic primary to progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani.
Multiple outlets reported Thursday that Cuomo, 67, a member of a prominent New York political dynasty, has no intention of dropping out despite conceding the primary. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and rising political force, is now considered the frontrunner and could become the city’s first Muslim mayor in the November general election.ReadMore: