Cuomo’s decision sparked sharp criticism from Mamdani’s camp and a strong rebuke from incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.

The ranked-choice voting tabulation is expected to add to Zohran Mamdani's seven-point lead over Andrew Cuomo.

Zohran Mamdani reacts to Andrew Cuomo staying in NYC mayoral race Cuomo's decision comes after his resounding Democratic primary defeat by Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblyman.