Ex N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Considers Bid For New York Mayor As Eric Adams Struggles With Scandals

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) may be considering a run for New York City mayor as the federal investigation into Mayor Eric Adams (D) continues.

Cuomo resigned more than two years ago due to allegations of sexual harassment and claims that his administration lied about the number of Covid-related deaths in nursing homes.

According to sources from his inner circle, Cuomo is currently trying to gauge his chances at a potential mayoral bid. A new poll began circulating last week that measures how voters feel about the former governor.

Questions from the poll included whether Cuomo should apologize for his alleged behavior toward women, and if voters believed he would be competitive against Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Attorney General Letitia James in a hypothetical Democratic primary.

The rumors come as Adams’ mayoral campaign is being investigated on allegations related to donations and official misconduct. Although Adams has not been personally accused of any wrongdoing, his chances at a second term are being threatened.

Sources close to Cuomo do not believe that he would run against Adams, as the two are good friends.

Cuomo’s possible run may be challenged by the overlapping base of New York City support that he shares with Adams, such as working-class black voters and labor unions.

This is not the first time that speculation has been raised about the former governor launching a political campaign since his resignation. Cuomo has not commented about a potential mayoral bid.