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Trump Urges Voters to Support Cuomo on Eve of NYC Mayoral Election

In a rare move, the president urges New York City voters to pick the former governor instead of a Republican in the mayor’s race.
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Trump Urges Voters to Support Cuomo on Eve of NYC Mayoral Election
Independent New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo speaks during a campaign event at A. Philip Randolph Senior Citizen Center in New York City on Oct. 27, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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President Donald Trump on Monday urged voters to vote for Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race to prevent Zohran Mamdani—a self-described democratic socialist—from becoming the next mayor of the nation’s largest city.

Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee, was leading in polls on the eve of election day. He was heavily favored to become the next mayor.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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