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New York Democratic Governor nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Governor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age68 years old (Dec 6, 1957)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundPolitician
EducationFordham University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsAndrew Mark Cuomo is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 56th governor of New York (2011–2021) and previously served as New York attorney general (2007–2010) and as U.S. secretary of housing and urban development (1997–2001). He is a graduate of Fordham University and Albany Law School. He was married to Kerry Kennedy and they have three daughters.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate’s recent mayoral platform emphasizes targeted tax relief for low- and middle-income New Yorkers (eliminating NYC income tax on tips, cutting or capping property taxes for certain homeowners, and raising the mansion tax threshold) while his record as governor included both middle-class income tax cuts and an extension of higher-rate taxes on millionaires. Policy messaging combines tax-cut proposals aimed at affordability with prior support for progressive revenue measures. Overall the positions contain both tax-cut and progressive-tax elements without a single consistent direction
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care through government programs and regulations (strengthening public hospitals, expanding Medicaid-covered services and telehealth, protecting against insurance denials) and proposes affordability and access measures rather than endorsing single‑payer/Medicare‑for‑All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants' access to services and due process while prioritizing enforcement against serious criminals; has issued executive orders and programs to limit state inquiries into immigration status and to expand immigrant legal services. Opposes aggressive federal raids and military-style immigration enforcement tactics in New York and affirms sanctuary policies for the state and city.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legal access to abortion and has advocated for codifying and expanding abortion protections in New York state law. As governor he championed passage of the Reproductive Health Act and publicly framed abortion as a matter of choice. His record includes signing legislation that updated state law to protect reproductive health and move abortion law into health statutes.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate policies including large-scale clean energy procurement, ambitious emissions targets and legislation to transition New York toward a zero-emissions electricity system, and has backed bans/restrictions on high-volume hydraulic fracturing. Has advanced offshore wind and renewable energy solicitations and implemented the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act targets.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports substantial gun restrictions including bans on assault-style weapons and limits on high-capacity magazines, expanded background checks, and laws to remove firearms from domestic abusers. Signed and defended the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (NY SAFE) Act while governor, and has backed additional state-level measures to tighten firearms access and penalties for illegal gun use.
News
Andrew Cuomo is back in the news for attacking New York’s tax and policy direction, saying high taxes and socialist ideas are pushing wealthy residents and businesses out of the state. He also criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s agenda, including a proposed tax on luxury second homes. Separately, Cuomo is being tied to renewed criticism of New York’s Raise the Age law as shootings involving minors rise in the city.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Andrew Cuomo for NY-12 Democratic nominee?
A former New York City mayor
Former elected official
A former New York City mayor endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the closing days of the 2025 mayoral race.
Michael Bloomberg
Elected official
Michael Bloomberg endorsed Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor.
David Paterson
Elected official
David Paterson endorsed Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor.
New York City Coalition of the International Union of Operating Engineers
Elected official
New York City Coalition of the International Union of Operating Engineers endorsed Andrew Cuomo for mayor.
Jessica Ramos
Public figure
Jessica Ramos endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the 2025 New York City Democratic primary.
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