Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested this week that he may pursue other political opportunities even if his independent run for New York City mayor falls short, as reported by The New York Post.
With just over a month left before voters head to the polls, Cuomo faces steep challenges in his bid for office but has not ruled out further campaigns in the future.
In an interview with The New York Times, Cuomo was asked if this was his last attempt to return to public life. “No, not necessarily,” he said. When pressed, he added:
“I don’t know what the future holds, but I don’t intend on losing.”
The former governor resigned in 2021 amid allegations of misconduct. His current campaign marks his third major attempt to stage a political comeback. Despite that effort, recent polling shows him trailing significantly.
A Fox News survey released this week placed him nearly 20 points behind Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and political newcomer who has gained traction in the race. According to the poll, Mamdani has 47 percent of support compared to Cuomo’s 29 percent.
The results follow Cuomo’s earlier loss in the Democratic primary, where Mamdani secured a decisive victory and left the former governor scrambling to remain viable with an independent campaign.
During his interview, Cuomo also disclosed that he has remained in touch with Frank Carone, a longtime ally of Mayor Eric Adams and a well-known Brooklyn power broker. Cuomo said he last spoke to Carone “several weeks ago.”
Carone is currently leading Adams’ uphill re-election campaign, though Cuomo made clear he has not spoken directly with the mayor in “quite a while.” The two have had a strained relationship in recent years, with Cuomo’s resignation and Adams’ political struggles creating additional distance.
While Cuomo has stated that he does not plan on losing, his comments leave the door open for another attempt at office if his latest effort fails.
