Andrew Cuomo Raises $400K in Just 2 Days After Eric Adams Drops Out of NYC Mayor’s Race

Andrew Cuomo’s comeback bid for New York City mayor got a jolt this week, with the former governor hauling in $400,000 in just two days after Eric Adams abruptly ended his long-shot independent run.

The surge nearly matched Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa’s $421,000 raised over a six-week filing period, highlighting the impact Adams’ departure had on shifting the city’s political landscape.

“Voters are just now tuning into this race, and they want a safe city they can afford to live in,” Cuomo for NYC Chairman Bill Bulrow said. “They know Andrew Cuomo has the experience to deliver and the ability to hit the ground running on Day One.”

Cuomo, running as an independent, has now raised $940,000 overall this cycle, with $334,000 eligible for public matching funds. Sliwa’s entire haul qualifies for matching, while Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has already maxed out his donations.

Mamdani downplayed Cuomo’s momentum at a press event Friday. “Thanks to the support of everyday New Yorkers, we don’t have to worry about fundraising in this race,” he said, touting his $25 average donation and vowing to spend his time “speaking to New Yorkers themselves” rather than donors.

Cuomo’s latest haul averaged $328 per contribution, compared to Sliwa’s $118. Under city rules, individual donations are capped at $2,100 per cycle.

All three campaigns have poured more than $600,000 into TV ads as the November election enters its final stretch. Polling shows Mamdani in front with 47%, Cuomo trailing at 29%, and Sliwa stuck at 11%.

Cuomo still faces a steep climb, but his rapid cash infusion suggests the race could tighten as voters adjust to Adams’ exit and sharpen their focus on the top two contenders.