Cuomo's Mayoral Campaign Raises $940,000, Boosting Matching Funds to Nearly $2.7M
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign has seen a significant surge in fundraising, with $940,000 raised in the latest period. This brings his total eligible for matching funds to $337,076, which could potentially grow to nearly $2.7 million. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani believes his campaign has an advantage as he does not need to focus on news, unlike Cuomo.
Cuomo's campaign chairman, Bill Mulrow, expressed confidence in their position, stating 'Momentum is on our side' in the race. The campaign has been actively seeking support, including from former rival Mayor Eric Adams and his supporters. Cuomo's news efforts have been bolstered by a $400,000 haul in the hours following Adams' withdrawal from the race. Notably, 390,000 USD of this amount was donated in the 36 hours after Adams' exit, primarily from New York City-based donors.
Cuomo's campaign has seen a strong response from New York City residents, with 77% of donations coming from within the five boroughs. However, Mamdani remains unconvinced by Cuomo's news boost, attributing it to his own political stance rather than momentum. Mamdani's campaign has also reached a significant milestone, hitting the city's $8 million spending cap on September 5.
While Cuomo's campaign has seen a substantial increase in news, Mamdani believes his campaign's focus on issues rather than news gives him an edge. The race for New York City mayor continues to heat up as the election approaches, with both candidates vying for support and momentum.
