The most populated city in the United States might also have the most polarizing mayoral race of any other. The New York City mayoral race features a disgraced former governor, a surging socialist, an incumbent with his own legal troubles, and other heavy hitters.
New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, escaped a conviction for corruption charges with the help of the Trump administration, all while seeking reelection. He is running as an independent to avoid a crowded Democratic primary. Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo resigned in 2021 after sexual harassment claims tanked his popularity, but is now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.
A host of other progressive challengers are looking to unseat Cuomo as the frontrunner while attempting to capitalize on the left-wing rage
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