Andrew Cuomo leads in NYC mayoral race despite past controversies

In recent months, Andrew Cuomo has been actively campaigning for the position of Mayor of New York City. Since launching his campaign on March 1, 2025, he has established a commanding lead in various polls, capitalizing on the declining popularity of current Mayor Eric Adams. Cuomo's rise in the polls indicates he has successfully drawn some of Adams's political supporters, despite facing scrutiny over past scandals, including accusations of sexual misconduct and controversies surrounding nursing home deaths during his tenure as governor. Meanwhile, this election cycle has witnessed a complex dynamic, as Democratic socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has also emerged as a contender, presently holding the second spot in the polls with a fraction of Cuomo’s support. As the political landscape shifts, some political analysts predict that Adams may struggle to regain traction as the campaigns heat up in the coming weeks. The shifting coalition of voters, particularly those disillusioned with the current administration, may lend themselves to Cuomo’s narrative of New York City being in crisis and needing effective leadership. Unfortunately for Adams, his declining popularity seems to be propelling Cuomo further into the spotlight, where he is repositioning himself as a seasoned leader capable of addressing the city’s pressing issues. While Cuomo appears to be gaining support among voters despite legal and ethical challenges, the full impact of these controversies on his candidacy remains to be seen as the primaries approach and campaigns intensify.