Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a speech to supporters, acknowledges that rival Zohran Mamdani 'won' the New York City Democratic Party mayoral primary. (Paul Steinhauser - Fox News)
"The understanding is he’s not running, every indication is that he doesn’t want to do it and the money wouldn’t be there even if he did want to do it," one source said.
CUOMO CONCEDES IN NYC DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR MAYOR, CONGRATULATES AOC-ENDORSED MAMDANI
However, Cuomo told the Post Wednesday that he wanted to have a better understanding of what the general election looks like before he makes an official decision.
Maria Bartiromo, host of "Mornings with Maria," also said during her show's open on Wednesday that Cuomo may not be out of the race just yet.
Former New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a rally on the eve of the primary, on June 23, 2025. (Paul Steinhauser - Fox News)
"Tonight was Assemblyman Mamdani's night, and he put together a great campaign," Cuomo said Tuesday in front of supporters. "He touched young people and inspired them and moved them and got them to come out and vote. He really ran a highly impactful campaign. I called him. I congratulated him. I applaud him sincerely for his effort."
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Mamdani, the 33-year-old state assembly member from Queens, who is originally from Uganda, topped the former three-term governor and nine other candidates in a crowded primary field in an election that was determined by ranked-choice voting. He will be considered the frontrunner in November's general election in the heavily blue city.
The campaign for Andrew Cuomo did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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