As the Mayoral election on June 24 nears, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing another setback in campaign financing. On Monday, the New York City Campaign Finance Committee denied Cuomo’s campaign access to over $622,000 in public matching funds, claiming there was illegal coordination with a super PAC supporting his candidacy, Fix The City. This decision follows a series of financial challenges for Cuomo’s campaign.
In April, the campaign was also denied millions in matching funds due to an incorrect submission of required documents. The finance board indicated that their investigation suggested the $622,056 expenditure on advertising, which occurred on May 4, 2025, was not independent of Cuomo’s campaign.
The investigation is still ongoing, as mentioned by board member Davis, who noted that they will continue to explore the possible issues of improper adjustments.
Meanwhile, Cuomo’s campaign has reportedly raised more than $8.7 million, marking the highest fundraising amount in this election cycle. His primary opponent, New York State Senator Zoran Mamdani, has raised about $106,000 in recent weeks, according to reports.
Cuomo’s team has asserted that they operate in full compliance with campaign finance regulations and have had their materials vetted legally prior to publication. They are eager to address the board’s preliminary ruling and clarify their entitlement to the matching funds.
In terms of fundraising momentum, Cuomo’s campaign claims to have gathered $1.5 million, outpacing their goal of $3.5 million in just 71 days, appealing to a wide range of supporters across various demographics.
Cuomo, who served as governor from 2011 to 2021, resigned following multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Despite his controversial history, he seems to be holding a competitive position against other Democratic candidates in the mayoral race. Recent polling data indicated that he led with 39% of votes, while Mamdani trailed significantly at 15%. Currently, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is not running in the Democratic primary, attempting to secure re-election as an independent.
