Andrew Cuomo Courts New York City’s Jewish Vote as He Eyes Mayoral Run

The former three-term New York governor has not formally jumped into the race, but his rightward shift and pitch to Jews is the latest sign he’s measuring the drapes in Gracie Mansion.

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The latest sign that Andrew Cuomo will run for New York City mayor to unseat Eric Adams is his pitch to the city’s Jewish community as a staunch defender of Israel. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The 2025 New York City mayoral race is already crowded with seven prominent Democratic candidates jumping in to replace Mayor Adams, whose political future is unclear amid federal indictments. Yet all eyes are on Governor Cuomo and the increasing signs that he will jump in the race early next year.

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