Andrew Cuomo Leads NYC Mayoral Race with $1.51M Fundraising Surge

The former governor emerges as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary, leveraging significant financial backing and name recognition.

Andrew Cuomo has raised $1.51 million in just 13 days since launching his mayoral campaign on March 1, 2025, with $332,530 potentially eligible for public matching funds.
Recent polls position Cuomo as the clear frontrunner in the Democratic primary, bolstered by strong name recognition and a well-funded campaign.
Cuomo's campaign has received contributions from 2,821 donors, including prominent figures such as Geoffrey Berman, Tom Kirdahy, and Judith Windsor.
Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams faces declining poll numbers and legal challenges, including a bribery and fraud indictment in 2024, which have weakened his position.
Other challengers, such as Adrienne Adams, trail significantly in fundraising, with the City Council Speaker raising $128,000 in her first week, falling short of matching fund eligibility.