Summary
Andrew Cuomo is trying to win the NYC mayoral race against Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa. Cuomo hopes to attract conservative voters and those concerned about Mamdani's progressive policies. Despite some support, polls show Cuomo trailing Mamdani.
Key Facts
- The NYC mayoral race has three main candidates: Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, and Curtis Sliwa.
- Zohran Mamdani leads in the polls by 8 to 24 percentage points.
- Andrew Cuomo is focusing on conservative voters to gain support.
- Curtis Sliwa is another candidate who appeals to Republican voters.
- Cuomo stepped down as governor in 2021 due to sexual misconduct allegations.
- Mamdani's campaign includes plans like rent freezes and universal childcare.
- Changes to city tax codes, part of Mamdani's plan, would need state lawmakers' support.
- Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Mamdani but opposes tax changes.
