Andrew Cuomo
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
BackgroundLawyer
EducationFordham University (B.A., 1979)
Notable personal detailsAndrew Mark Cuomo is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 56th governor of New York (2011–2021). He previously served as the 11th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1997–2001) and as New York State attorney general (2007–2010). He is a Fordham University graduate and earned a J.D. from Albany Law School.
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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 in the news mainly because the New York governor’s race has shifted after Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado suspended his campaign, leaving Gov. Kathy Hochul as the likely Democratic nominee. The broader political backdrop also shows Democrats gaining momentum in early 2026, with stronger turnout and signs of Latino voters moving back toward the party. Other recent coverage focuses on election rules and ballot-counting fights that could affect the midterms, but Cuomo is not directly tied to those developments in the summaries provided.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Andrew Cuomo for NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Michael Bloomberg
Elected official
Michael Bloomberg endorsed Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor.
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