Even some of his supporters say Andrew M. Cuomo ran an aloof campaign for mayor that underestimated his chief rival, Zohran Mamdani.

Cuomo, the state's former governor, was waging a political comeback and was seen as the moderate choice

The former governor’s supporters were in a low-key mood even before Mr. Cuomo told them that Zohran Mamdani had won the primary.

Despite a massive cash advantage and the backing of many establishment Democrats, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded a stunning defeat at the hands of a left-wing newcomer.

Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblyman and democratic socialist, had a commanding lead over former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who conceded in the Democratic primary.

The shape of the mayor’s race in November and the future of Andrew M. Cuomo are now in flux after Zohran Mamdani’s performance on Tuesday.

The former governor conceded the race to Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday night.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s defeat was a moment of triumph for the dozen or so women who accused him of sexual harassment.

This allows him to keep his options open and potentially run against Zohran Mamdani and incumbent Eric Adams this fall.

Even some of his supporters say Andrew M. Cuomo ran an aloof campaign for mayor that underestimated his chief rival, Zohran Mamdani.

Ex-governor failed to secure Democratic nomination this week but still plans to run on ‘Fight and Delivery’ ballot line