Andrew Cuomo Launches NYC Mayoral Bid in Political Comeback Attempt
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is making a controversial comeback, announcing his bid for NYC mayor on March 1, 2025. Despite resigning amid sexual harassment allegations, Cuomo leads the Democratic primary field with 33% support. His campaign capitalizes on incumbent Mayor Eric Adams’ federal indictment troubles while promising ambitious housing plans and crime reduction. Backed by Congressman Ritchie Torres and a new super PAC, Cuomo’s redemption story faces its ultimate test in June 2025’s primary. The real question: Can voters forget his scandalous exit?
After a dramatic fall from grace amid sexual harassment allegations in 2021, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is staging an audacious political comeback – this time gunning for New York City‘s top job.
Cuomo, who served as governor from 2011 to 2021, officially threw his hat into the ring on March 1, 2025, with a 17-minute campaign video that would make Hollywood producers proud. The son of former Governor Mario Cuomo is pitching himself as the experienced steady hand needed to guide the Big Apple through troubled waters. His campaign emphasizes a need to address the city’s social and political turmoil. His experience as Housing Secretary under President Clinton gives him unique insight into urban development challenges. His track record includes establishing Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged, which became a national model for fighting homelessness.
Former NY governor Andrew Cuomo launches mayoral bid with slick campaign video, positioning himself as NYC’s experienced crisis manager.
Talk about perfect timing – he’s entering a race where incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is tangled up in federal indictments. His announcement comes as Adams faces allegations of accepting illegal campaign contributions.
Recent polling suggests New Yorkers haven’t completely written off the controversial former governor. A February survey showed Cuomo leading the Democratic primary field with 33% support, ahead of contenders Brad Lander, Jessica Ramos, and Scott Stringer. Under the city’s ranked-choice voting system, voters can rank up to five candidates in order of preference.
He’s already secured backing from Congressman Ritchie Torres, and his allies have launched a super PAC called “Fix the City” targeting wealthy donors with deep pockets.
Cuomo’s platform reads like a greatest hits album of moderate Democratic policies. He’s promising to build a million homes, launch free afterschool programs citywide, and crack down on crime.
Sound familiar? It should – these are the same issues that helped Eric Adams win in 2021.
But here’s the elephant in the room: those sexual harassment allegations haven’t magically disappeared. Cuomo’s resignation amid scandal, coupled with a Department of Justice settlement over hostile workplace claims, leaves him with serious trust issues to overcome.
His opponents aren’t exactly shy about bringing up his past at candidate forums.
Still, Team Cuomo’s strategy is clear as day. They’re betting that voters will focus on his pre-scandal record as governor and his experience handling crises.
His campaign is aggressively courting moderate Democrats who backed Adams, positioning Cuomo as the adult in the room during turbulent times.
The timing of his return to politics isn’t coincidental. With Adams under federal investigation and the city facing multiple challenges, Cuomo sees an opening.
Whether New Yorkers are ready to give him a second chance remains the million-dollar question. The June 2025 Democratic primary will tell us if voters believe in political redemption – or if Cuomo’s comeback dreams are just that: dreams.
