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Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is backing former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor of New York City.
June 10, 2025Updated 4:06 p.m. ET
Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on Tuesday announced that he was backing Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in the New York City mayor’s race, giving Mr. Cuomo an endorsement coveted by many of the Democratic candidates in the race.
Mr. Bloomberg said in a statement that it had been difficult to watch the city struggle since he left office, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, and that Mr. Cuomo was the best choice for mayor. He called Mr. Cuomo a “pragmatist” and praised his work to rebuild LaGuardia Airport.
“In sizing up the field in the race for mayor,” Mr. Bloomberg said, “there is one candidate whose management experience and government know-how stand above the others: Andrew Cuomo.”
Mr. Cuomo has centered his campaign on the idea that the city is in crisis and needs a strong manager to address quality-of-life issues. He has also faced repercussions over the sexual harassment scandal that led to his resignation as governor of New York in 2021 and criticism of some elements of how he handled the pandemic.
Many moderate voters look back fondly on Mr. Bloomberg’s three terms in office and are interested in a candidate who might have better managerial skills than the current officeholder, Mayor Eric Adams.
Ester R. Fuchs, a political science professor at Columbia University and a former adviser to Mr. Bloomberg, said the endorsement could sway voters who were on the fence about Mr. Cuomo.
